Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/10/2024]

NHL action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM ET as the Edmonton Oilers lock horns with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Dimers.com's full preview for Sunday's Oilers vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Penguins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 57% chance of defeating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Oilers vs. Penguins Odds

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

Bet Type	Oilers	Penguins
Puck Line	-1.5 (+146)	+1.5 (-165)
Moneyline	-155	+140
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-115)

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

Oilers vs. Penguins Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Penguins +1.5	-165
Moneyline	Penguins	+140
Total	Under 6.5	-115

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Penguins moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Oilers vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Draisaitl a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Oilers star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	7.4%
Zach Hyman	7.1%
Connor McDavid	7.1%
Evander Kane	4.6%
Adam Henrique	4.6%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	6.3%
Bryan Rust	5.0%
Rickard Rakell	4.1%
Reilly Smith	4.0%
Michael Bunting	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	38.4%
Connor McDavid	38.2%
Zach Hyman	34.0%
Adam Henrique	26.7%
Evander Kane	25.0%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	33.5%
Bryan Rust	30.1%
Reilly Smith	24.1%
Rickard Rakell	23.2%
Michael Bunting	21.5%

Oilers vs. Penguins Game Information

Sunday's action between the Penguins and Oilers at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Sunday March 10, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

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