Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers January 7th 2025

The Oilers and Bruins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.

Edmonton vs. Boston Key Information

• Teams: Oilers at Bruins
• Where: TD Garden Boston
• Date: Tuesday, January 7th
• Betting Odds EDM -142 | BOS +120 O/U 6

The Oilers Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 24-12-3 on the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was not reached, as the combined score was 6.

Four different players scored for the Oilers in the game. Edmonton led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up, but the Oilers pulled ahead with a goal at 9:50 in the third period and added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left.

Edmonton’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl scoring his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman, who now has 3 goals on the year, added a power-play goal at 9:50 in the third period. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.

The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third.

Defensively, the Oilers will look to improve after allowing the Flames to tie the game at 2-2 early in the 3rd period. Stuart Skinner posted 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense registered 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The Oilers also had 25 blocked shots, but they’ll aim to avoid penalties after giving up a power-play goal to the Flames in the 2nd period.

• Through their last three games, the Oilers have a record of 3-0. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 0-3.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Edmonton has a record of 7-3. Against the spread, Edmonton went 4-6 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Bruins Can Win If…

Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 20-18-5. The Bruins were favored on the puck line and covered, while the total of 6 goals fell short, with only 2 goals scored in the game.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.

Boston’s offense took 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.

Both of the Bruins’ goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game. The team recorded 16 giveaways and had 4 assists.

Boston’s defense was rock-solid in their last game, securing a 2-0 victory over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Boston has a record of 0-3. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 1-2 to go along with an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Boston has put together a record of 4-6 in their last ten games (regular season). Against the spread, Boston went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to take down the Oilers at home. With the moneyline currently at +120, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Bruins winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Bruins straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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Oilers Stay Hot While Bruins Look for a Turnaround at Home

The Edmonton Oilers are on fire, and the Boston Bruins are trying to cool them off when they meet on Tuesday night. The Oilers have been nearly unstoppable lately, racking up 14 wins in their last 18 games. Meanwhile, the Bruins are looking to snap a four-game skid and get back to their winning ways in front of their home crowd.

Bruins: Time to Regroup

Boston’s recent stretch hasn’t gone according to plan. After losing all three games on their road trip, the Bruins returned home Sunday and fought back from two goals down to force overtime against the Islanders. While they ultimately lost 5-4, interim coach Joe Sacco was happy with their resilience.”We would have liked to get that extra point, but I’m proud of how the guys battled right to the end,” Sacco said.

The Bruins have shown flashes of their potential, especially offensively:

• David Pastrnak has been heating up, scoring twice in back-to-back games and leading the team with 17 goals.
• They’ve scored four goals in consecutive games but need to tighten up defensively to close out wins.

The good news? Boston is back at TD Garden, where they won six straight before their recent struggles.

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Oilers: On a Tear

Edmonton is riding high after a 4-2 win over Seattle on Sunday, continuing one of the best stretches in the league. The Oilers are 14-3-1 in their last 18 games, and coach Kris Knoblauch is loving the team’s progress.

The Oilers have been led by some serious star power:

• Leon Draisaitl is on an absolute tear, with a 14-game point streak (12 goals, 15 assists). Whether it’s scoring, faceoffs, or the power play, he’s doing it all.
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is stepping up too, with four goals in his last five games, including each of Edmonton’s last three wins.

Even with Connor McDavid going scoreless in his last two games—a rare occurrence—the Oilers have shown they can rely on their depth to get the job done.

What to Watch For

• Why Boston Could Win:
  The Bruins are back on home ice, and Pastrnak is finding his groove. If they can return to their defense-first style, they’ve got the pieces to frustrate the Oilers.
• Why Edmonton Could Win:
  The Oilers are on a roll, with Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins playing at an elite level. Their improved defense could make life tough for Boston’s forwards.

The Bottom Line

The Bruins are desperate to turn things around and will look to their home crowd for an extra boost. The Oilers, on the other hand, are clicking on all cylinders and want to keep their momentum going.

Will Boston rediscover their edge, or will Edmonton’s hot streak continue? Either way, this is shaping up to be an exciting showdown at TD Garden.