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The Edmonton Oilers will host the Washington Capitals in a showdown between two of the best teams in the NHL this season. Edmonton is the favorite to win. We tell you if the bookies have called it right in our Oilers vs. Capitals NHL betting picks.
- What: NHL
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
- When: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m ET
The big picture
Edmonton has a 29-14-3 overall record this season. They sit second in the Pacific Division with 61 points from 46 matches.
The Oilers have been second to the Vegas Golden Knights for most of the season. But a recent run of poor results for Vegas opened the door for Kris Knoblauch’s team to draw level at the top of the Pacific Division in recent days.
The Washington Capitals have an overall record of 31-10-5. They have 67 points from 46 matches and sit well clear of the second-placed New Jersey Devils at the top of the Metropolitan Division.
The Capitals have an astonishing goal differential of +50. Washington is the highest-scoring team in the division with 164 goals and the best defense, having only conceded 114 times.
Tuesday’s fixture will be the first time the two teams have met this season. You can check out the latest wagering options for the Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals on our odds table below.
All our odds are from the best NHL betting online sites. You can read more about the sites and about betting on the NHL on our How to Bet on Hockey Online page.
| Oilers vs. Capitals |  |  |  |
| Oilers | -132 | -130 | -130 |
| Capitals | +112 | +110 | +110 |
| Oilers (-1.5) | +180 | +180 | +180 |
| Capitals (+1.5) | -225 | -225 | -225 |
| Over 5.5 | -115 | -115 | -115 |
| Under 5.5 | -105 | -105 | -105 |
Edmonton Oilers -132
The Oilers are 8-2-0 over their last ten matches. Across this run of games, the Oilers have scored an average of 3.4 goals and conceded an average of just 2.2 goals per game.
The Oilers were defeated 3-2 by the Vancouver Canucks in their last outing on Saturday night. The defeat ended a four-match winning streak.
It would also have been a huge disappointment for head coach Kris Knoblauch’s team after their extraordinary win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
The Oilers were 3-0 down at the Ball Arena. However, a goal and an assist from both Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard inspired the Oilers to fight back and win the match 4-3.
Storming back! 🌨️@SentinelStorage | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/BxbFblAN6c
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 17, 2025
The Oilers are now the favorites to win the Pacific Division at -130. For a long time, they were behind the Golden Knights.
A win against the Capitals will see the Oilers take the outright lead in the division. As a result, Vegas is now out at +210 having been the odds-on favorite at the turn of the year.
Edmonton is the favorite to win the Western Conference at +270 and also the favorite to win the Stanley Cup at +650.
Following Tuesday’s clash with the Washington Capitals, the Oilers have the chance to gain immediate revenge over the Canucks when they host them at Rogers Place on Thursday.
Edmonton is -132 to defeat the Capitals on the money line. On the handicap spread, the Oilers are +180 starting from -1.5 points behind.
Washington Capitals +112
The Washington Capitals have a 7-0-3 record in their last ten matches. They have averaged 3.2 goals while giving up an average of just 1.7 per game.
The Capitals are on a winning streak of four. Their latest victory was a 4-1 win over the Penguins on Saturday. Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist each in the convincing win.
The victory followed on from wins against the Predators (4-1), the Ducks (3-0), and the Senators (1-0).
The Capitals are now -225 to win the Metropolitan Division. Their closest rivals are the Hurricanes at +300. The Devils are the only other team in the running. The bookmakers have them at +500.
Washington is +900 to win the Eastern Conference and +1800 to win the 2025 Stanley Cup.
To beat the Oilers, Washington is +112 on the money line. With a 1.5-point start on the handicap line, Washington is -225.
Following on from the match against Edmonton, the Capitals will face the Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Thursday.
Oilers vs. Capitals Betting Picks and Predictions
Edmonton has a 15-7-1 record on its home ice. The Capitals are 15-6-1 on the road.
The match will only be Edmonton’s second match at Rogers Place in their last nine outings. They have been outstanding on the road. The Oilers also won the one home-ice fixture in that run of games, with a 1-0 victory over the Kings just over a week ago.
Edmonton has been dealt a blow in the lead-up to the match with the news that Connor McDavid has been suspended for their next three fixtures. The suspension starts tonight, so he won’t be available to face the Capitals.
It is a huge blow for Kris Knoblauch and his team. But we still think the hosts have enough to win. A home-ice advantage should tip the match in Edmonton’s favor. So our betting pick is for an Oilers win on the money line.
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