The Edmonton Oilers (10-2-2) and New York Rangers (7-6-1) meet Sunday in New York, New York. Puck drop at Madison Square Garden is set for 6 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's analyze NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Rangers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
2025-26 season series: Tied 1-1, each team won on the road
Edmonton picked up its second straight win Saturday, shutting out the New York Islanders 4-0 as -110 road favorites, with the Under (6.5) cashing. G Tristan Jarry recorded his second consecutive shutout (4-0 vs. Calgary Flames Wednesday), while C Connor McDavid continued his remarkable start. McDavid extended his NHL-record season-opening assist streak to 14 games, setting up C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' third-period power-play
goal. McDavid leads the league with 29 assists and 37 points, putting him on pace for more than 200 points. C Leon Draisaitl also chipped in with 2 assists as Edmonton continued rolling.
The Rangers dropped their third straight game Monday, falling 6-3 to the Los Angeles Kings as -130 home favorites, with the Over (5.5) cashing. The Kings jumped on New York early, chasing G James Reimer after he allowed 3 goals on 8 shots in his Rangers debut. G Dylan Garand took over and stopped 15 of 17 shots. Left wings Tye Kartye and J.T. Miller, along with defenseman Adam Fox, provided the Rangers' offense, but it wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit.
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Oilers at Rangers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Oilers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-220) | Rangers -1.5 (+180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Oilers at Rangers projected goalies
Matt Tomkins (3-2-1, 3.33 GAA, .892 SV%, 2023-24 season) vs. Dylan Garand (4-4-1, 2.65 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SO)
Tomkins is set to make his first NHL start since April 17, 2024, after beginning the season in the minors. Signed by Edmonton, Tomkins was placed on waivers in late September before being assigned to the AHL Bakersfield Condors. He has primarily served as organizational goaltending depth behind Jarry and Devon Levi, making this a big opportunity to prove himself at the NHL level.
Garand relieved Reimer Monday against Los Angeles, allowing 2 goals on 17 shots. The 24-year-old has struggled recently, surrendering 10 goals on 57 shots in his previous 2 starts, both losses. Garand has appeared in just 12 NHL games over the past 2 seasons and will face Edmonton for the first time in his career.
Oilers at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 5, Rangers 3
Moneyline
BET OILERS (+105).
Edmonton enters Sunday's matchup against New York with a 10-2-2 record and a perfect mark on the road (6-0-0). The Oilers have also won 4 straight games in New York, giving them plenty of confidence heading into this matchup.
The Rangers have lost 3 consecutive games, allowing 18 goals during that stretch. Injuries to goalies Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo have left New York relying on Reimer and Garand, both of whom have struggled recently.
McDavid continues to dominate and Edmonton's power play has also been outstanding, converting 35.7% of its opportunities.
The biggest question for Edmonton is Tomkins making his first NHL start of the season. However, with the Oilers rolling offensively and the Rangers struggling defensively, Edmonton has a favorable opportunity to continue its road success.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
No reason to play with the puck line when you are getting the Oilers at plus odds on the moneyline.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6.5 (-115).
Edmonton is averaging 4.23 goals per game, while New York has allowed 18 goals over its last 3 contests. Both teams are dealing with goaltending concerns, creating opportunities for their offensive stars. The Oilers' power play is firing on all cylinders, but their penalty kill sits at just 71.4%. With shaky defenses and plenty of offensive firepower, goals could come early and often Sunday.
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