The Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3) host the Boston Bruins (20-17-5) at TD Garden on Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers knocked off the Seattle Kraken 4-2 in their last outing, while the Bruins are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Islanders.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

Over the past 10 outings for the Bruins (4-4-2), their offense has scored 29 goals while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have registered 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (10.0%).

Oilers vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Oilers 4, Bruins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-145)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers are 24-12-3 overall and 7-3-10 in overtime contests.
Edmonton has 21 points (9-2-3) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
The Oilers are 23-3-2 in the 28 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 48 points).
In the 15 games when Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 9-3-3 record (21 points).
In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 18-9-2 (38 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 3-3-1 to record seven points.

Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins have a record of 20-17-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime matchups.
Boston has earned 23 points (9-3-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
Across the eight games this season the Bruins finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
Boston has nine points (3-4-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Bruins have scored three or more goals 20 times, earning 33 points from those matchups (16-3-1).
This season, Boston has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 15 games and picked up 20 points with a record of 10-5-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-7-0 (32 points).
The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 10 points in those games.

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