New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions March 16th 2025

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers March 16th 2025

The Oilers and Rangers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.

Edmonton vs. New York Key Information

• Teams: Oilers at Rangers
• Where: Madison Square Garden New York
• Date: Sunday, March 16th
• Betting Odds EDM -149 | NYR +125 O/U 6.5

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The Oilers Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 38-24-4. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, and they took the lead early, scoring just 20 seconds into the first period. The Flames tied it up in the third, but the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the victory.

Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl, who now has 9 goals this season, opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal of the year on a power play in the third period.

The Oilers had 10 giveaways but still managed to score twice in the first period and twice in the third, including an empty-netter by Mattias Janmark, his 2nd goal of the season. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the year.

Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous game, where they allowed two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 2nd and 3rd periods, with the first being a power-play goal for the Flames.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Oilers have gone 1-2 straight up. Their record vs the puck line sits at 0-3 in these matchups, while posting a 0-3 over-under mark.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Oilers have gone 4-6 straight up. Their record vs the puck line sits at 2-8 in these matchups, while posting a 4-6 over-under mark.

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The Rangers Can Win If…

The Rangers improved to 33-28-6 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line with ease. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

Four different Rangers found the net in this one. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including an empty-netter to seal the victory.

The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored five times in their 5-2 win over the Islanders. Artemi Panarin netted his 9th goal with an empty-netter and added his 8th on a power play in the second period. Adam Edstrom also scored, marking his first goal of the season.

Chris Kreider got the Rangers on the board with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck followed with his 4th goal of the season. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 on the year.

Defensively, the Rangers will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.

• New York has put together a record of 2-1 over their past three games. In addition, their puck line record over this stretch is 2-1 while posting a 0-3 over-under mark.
• New York has put together a record of 5-5 in their last ten games (regular season). Against the spread, New York went 8-2 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 2-7-1.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Rangers to take down the Oilers at home. With the moneyline currently at +125, I’m placing my bet on the Rangers straight-up.

Our projections have the Rangers pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Rangers, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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Leon Draisaitl Powers Oilers Against Rangers

Edmonton’s Offensive Stars Seek Spark

Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are on a mission to jumpstart their offense Sunday night against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Oilers aim to close out their four-game road trip with a crucial win, currently battling the Los Angeles Kings for second place in the NHL Pacific Division.

Draisaitl enters this matchup riding a career-best 17-game point streak and recently achieved his fourth consecutive 100-point season, scoring dramatically in overtime to secure a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday. Despite personal achievements, Draisaitl emphasized the importance of the team’s success:

“The two points are much bigger than any other personal record. Sometimes you need a game like that just to grind one out and get going.”

Oilers’ Recent Scoring Struggles

Even with superstar Connor McDavid alongside Draisaitl, the Oilers have been limited to just two goals per game during their current road trip. McDavid, boasting two goals and 12 assists in a 10-game point streak, previously delivered a standout performance against the Rangers in a 6-2 win in November.

Goalie Calvin Pickard, who made 24 saves against the Islanders, highlighted the team’s resilience: “There’s always been a ton of adversity. We’re no strangers to it. We’ve been putting together good efforts but just haven’t been able to score.”

Key Factors for Edmonton

To overcome recent struggles, Edmonton will need balanced contributions beyond their star duo. Players like Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and defenseman Evan Bouchard will be crucial in generating offensive opportunities and breaking through New York’s defense.

Rangers Aim to Secure Playoff Spot

Momentum Building in New York

The Rangers are returning home confident, having bounced back from an 0-2-2 slump with consecutive road victories. Saturday’s 4-0 shutout of Columbus propelled them into the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card position, making every upcoming matchup critical.

Vincent Trocheck scored twice, while Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin each contributed a goal and an assist in the recent win. Goalie Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves to record the shutout.

Coach Peter Laviolette acknowledged the team’s improvement but remained focused on the challenge ahead:

“We’ve got a lot of work to do. Teams are right there with us. We’re in charge of what we do.”

Fox Returns, Boosting Defense

The Rangers also welcomed back star defenseman Adam Fox, who missed eight games due to injury, strengthening their defensive core. With Shesterkin solid in net, allowing only four goals on the recent trip, backup goalie Jonathan Quick might get the nod against the Oilers.

Rangers’ Keys to Victory

New York will look to Artemi Panarin, who has 12 points in eight games this month, to sustain his recent form. Meanwhile, their defense, bolstered by Fox’s return and solid goaltending, will need to neutralize Edmonton’s potent attack.

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Head-to-Head Insights

In their previous encounter this season, the Oilers comfortably defeated the Rangers 6-2 at home. However, Madison Square Garden hasn’t been kind to Draisaitl historically, as he’s been held scoreless in five of his nine visits.

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