Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/16

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The Edmonton Oilers will play against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL Regular Season. The game is set for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM at PPG Paints Arena. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Oilers, led by Head Coach Kris Knoblauch, have a record of 15-12-6 this season. They rank 7th in their conference and 4th in the Western Pacific Division. The Penguins, coached by Dan Muse, hold a record of 14-10-9. They are 9th in their conference and 5th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Oilers vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -144, Pittsburgh Penguins +120

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mix of results in their recent games. They recently lost to the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 4-1. Despite outshooting their opponents in some games, the Oilers have struggled to convert those shots into goals consistently.

Connor McDavid remains a key player for the Oilers. In the recent win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, McDavid scored twice and assisted once. His performance, along with Leon Draisaitl’s playmaking abilities, continues to drive the team’s offense.

Tristan Jarry has been solid in goal for the Oilers this season. He has recorded 10 wins in 15 games and made 385 saves. The team’s defense will need to support Jarry to improve their standings in upcoming games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a tough stretch recently. They lost 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth at home, despite only managing 16 shots on goal. Benjamin Kindel and Justin Brazeau were key skaters, with Kindel getting one goal and two assists.

In their game against the San Jose Sharks, the Penguins fell short 6-5. They had a strong showing with 43 shots on goal, and three power play goals. Bryan Rust and Anthony Mantha contributed with multiple points each, but it wasn’t enough.

Facing the Montreal Canadiens, the Penguins lost 4-2. They took 38 shots but only scored twice. Bryan Rust and Erik Karlsson were among the top performers, each contributing a goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are the favorite with a moneyline of -144 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at +120. The Oilers have strong stats with 110 goals and 186 assists this season. Based on these numbers, the projected score is Edmonton 4, Pittsburgh 3. The recommendation is to pick the Oilers to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with the under at -117. Both teams have shown solid offensive stats, with the Oilers ranking 4th in goals and the Penguins ranking 9th. Given the projected score of 4-3, the recommendation is to go with the over 6.5.