Edmonton Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/11/2024]

The Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers will lock horns in the NHL at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Oilers vs. Red Wings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Oilers vs. Red Wings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Oilers and Red Wings 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 58% chance of beating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Oilers vs. Red Wings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Oilers	Red Wings
Puck Line	-1.5 (+140)	+1.5 (-164)
Moneyline	-165	+140
Total	o7 (+100)	u7 (-120)

• The Red Wings are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -164 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +140.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +140. That means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -165, where you can risk $165 to win $100 for a total payout of $265 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Oilers vs. Red Wings Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Red Wings +1.5	-164
Moneyline	Red Wings	+140
Total	Under 7	-120

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, taking the Red Wings moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Oilers vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Red Wings?

According to our model, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Red Wings.

Our projections give McDavid an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Oilers star is a 44.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.7%
Leon Draisaitl	7.6%
Zach Hyman	6.8%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	5.0%
Evander Kane	3.8%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	6.7%
Alex DeBrincat	4.6%
Patrick Kane	4.5%
David Perron	4.4%
Lucas Raymond	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	44.4%
Leon Draisaitl	41.9%
Zach Hyman	36.2%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	27.5%
Evander Kane	26.0%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	35.1%
Alex DeBrincat	26.9%
David Perron	25.6%
Patrick Kane	24.7%
Lucas Raymond	23.7%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before the Oilers vs. Red Wings on Thursday January 11, 2024.

Oilers vs. Red Wings Game Information

Thursday's action between the Red Wings and Oilers at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

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