On Wednesday night, TNT gets a gem matchup between two teams that got off to promising starts. The Edmonton Oilers have been a source of NHL betting odds frustration for gamblers. Cause by not making enough hay with the NHL’s best player, Connor McDavid. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is on a redemption tour after unexpectedly last year. Of course, the Flyers have always had goal scoring, which is again the case this year. If Philadelphia can simply put an average defense on the ice, they can be a serious threat. Edmonton seeks secondary scoring to supplement McDavid.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta |
| Flyers at Oilers TV Coverage: | TNT |
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Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers SBG Odds Overview
Overall offshore betting gambling activity should be split evenly between these two teams. Wise Guys usually prefer good away teams like the Flyers based on a better price. Squares love home teams like Edmonton that boast superstars like McDavid.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Overview
Overall, Philadelphia brings a record of 2-1-1 to this game. NHL metrics show the Flyers ranked 1st for goal scoring, 2nd for power-play efficiency, 14th for goals against, and 18th for penalty killing.
Namely, Joel Farabee has been one of the most impressive Flyers. The left-winger has three goals with three assists and a +8. Right-winger Cam Atkinson adds four goals with an assist and a +8.
Last year, goaltender Carter Hart was overwhelmed by the onslaught that he faced. Cause by a weak Philadelphia blue line that hung him out to dry. Hart remains one of the highest-rated young goaltending prospects in the NHL. But coach Alain Vigneault and staff realize they must provide better protection in front of Hart. So far, Hart has an improved save percentage of .914.
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
In sum, Edmonton brings a record of 5-0-0. NHL metrics show the Oilers ranked 4th for goal scoring, 1st for power-play efficiency, 11th for goals against, and 11th for penalty killing.
Second-year Oilers coach Dave Tippett is known for his tight defensive style. Edmonton has made for a stark contrast and challenge for Tippett. Naturally, center Conner McDavid is living up to his superstar moniker. McDavid has a team-best six goals with seven assists and a +3. And then center Leon Draisaitl added four goals with seven assists and a +7. Goalies Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith are both over .920 for saving percentages.
Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
- In away games, Philadelphia is 4-8
- The Flyers are 2-5 under the total in road ice
- The Flyers are 3-12 on the road against the Western Conference
- Philadelphia is 5-1 over the total at Western Conference opponents
- In-home games, Edmonton is 5-4
- The Oilers are 4-6 under the total on home ice
- Against the Eastern Conference, Edmonton is 4-7 at home
- Edmonton is 7-5 over the total when hosting the Eastern Conference
- Philadelphia is 4-3 vs. Edmonton
- The Flyers are 9-4 over the total
- At Edmonton, the Flyers are 1-5 against the Oilers
- These teams are 6-1 over the total at Edmonton
Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Oilers dominated the NHL betting window when hosting the Flyers.
Flyers at Oilers SBG Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers.