NHL Match Prediction: New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers
New York Rangers
Edmonton OilersMore picks
- Period 3: No draw 1.26 won
- Period 3: Not: New York Rangers win and total over 1.5 1.3 won
Match result
New York Rangers 1:4 Edmonton Oilers (0:2, 1:1, 0:1)
In the NHL match between the New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers, the game ended with a score of 1:4, with period breakdowns of 0:2, 1:1, and 0:1. Our prediction for "Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No" was successful, as the bet won after the opening period finished 0:2.
Our prediction: Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.47 — the bet won.
Our prediction: Period 3: No draw at 1.26 — the bet won.
Our prediction: Period 3: Not: New York Rangers win and total over 1.5 at 1.3 — the bet won.
New York Rangers host Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are thirteenth in the Eastern Conference with 15 points from 14 games and have lost 3 straight. Edmonton have 20 points and arrive after 2 consecutive wins.
New York Rangers: defensive instability at home
Recent form and scoring profile
The Rangers have won 1 of their last 5 games and lost 4, scoring 16 goals and conceding 21. They scored in 4 of those games and conceded in all 5. At home, a 5-goal win over Anaheim was followed by a 3-6 defeat to Los Angeles.
New York have scored 44 goals and conceded 42 this season.
Strengths, weaknesses and personnel
- The Rangers scored at least 3 goals in 4 of their last 5 games.
- They conceded 5 or more goals 3 times during that stretch.
- Transition defending has been a problem: they allowed 4 goals in Toronto and 7 in Ottawa.
Scott Morrow has been a healthy scratch for 14 consecutive games. Head coach Mike Sullivan is considering defensive-pair changes after recent errors and may give him playing time.
- Los Angeles Kingshome3:6
- Ottawa Senatorsaway4:7
- Toronto Maple Leafsaway4:5
- Anaheim Duckshome5:2
- Columbus Blue Jacketsaway0:1
Edmonton Oilers: stronger rhythm, but a shortened attack
Recent form and road context
Edmonton won 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 19 goals and conceding 16. They scored in all 5 and finished the stretch with 4-0 wins over Calgary and the New York Islanders, the latter away from home. Earlier in that run, they conceded 7 to Toronto and 4 to Detroit.
The Oilers are second in the Eastern Conference. They played on October 31 and face the Rangers on November 1, a short turnaround between road games in New York.
Lineup loss and tactical balance
Zach Hyman is on the injured list with neck-muscle stiffness and will miss at least 7 days, having already missed 2 weeks with an upper-body injury. His absence removes an established finishing option from an attack that scored 6 against Carolina. Goaltender Devon Levi is also expected to miss several weeks. Edmonton's starter and complete projected lineup are unconfirmed.
The Rangers conceded 8 goals across their last 2 home games. Edmonton's consecutive shutouts contrast with those defensive results, though the visitors have less recovery time.
- New York Islandersaway4:0
- Calgary Flameshome4:0
- Detroit Red Wingshome3:4
- Toronto Maple Leafshome2:7
- Carolina Hurricaneshome6:5
Head-to-head record favors Edmonton
Across 10 official meetings over the last 5 years, New York have won 4 and Edmonton 6, with no draws. In the 8 most recent meetings, Edmonton won 5 and the Rangers 3; New York scored 21 goals and Edmonton 26.
The latest meeting ended in a 4-3 Rangers win in Edmonton. The Oilers won the previous 3, including 2 at Madison Square Garden.
- 31.10.2025Edmonton Oilers3:4New York RangersNHL
- 14.10.2025New York Rangers0:2Edmonton OilersNHL
- 16.03.2025New York Rangers1:3Edmonton OilersNHL
- 24.11.2024Edmonton Oilers6:2New York RangersNHL
- 23.12.2023New York Rangers3:4Edmonton OilersNHL
Team news and available opinions
New York last played on October 26, giving the Rangers more recovery time than Edmonton.
Line-ups
New York Rangers
Substitutes: 47. James Reimer
Coach: Mike Sullivan
Edmonton Oilers
Substitutes: 35. Tristan Jarry
Coach: Mike Babcock
Our pick
Our selection is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.47. Edmonton enters Madison Square Garden after two consecutive 4:0 victories over Calgary and the New York Islanders, keeping clean sheets in both games. That defensive sequence is the clearest signal for a cautious opening, especially against a Rangers side that has lost three straight and conceded 21 goals in its last five games.
Edmonton’s first-period attacking ceiling is reduced by the absence of Zach Hyman, who will miss the game with a neck-muscle injury. New York has scored in four of its last five, but its defensive pairings may change after repeated errors. The rested home team can create pressure, yet Edmonton’s recent shutouts and improved defensive structure make an early exchange of goals less likely. Expected score after the first period: 0:0.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.47 is supported by Edmonton’s back-to-back shutouts, Hyman’s absence and New York’s defensive instability. The most likely opening scenario is a scoreless first period.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Los Angeles Kingshome3:6
- Ottawa Senatorsaway4:7
- Toronto Maple Leafsaway4:5
- Anaheim Duckshome5:2
- Columbus Blue Jacketsaway0:1
- New York Islandersaway4:0
- Calgary Flameshome4:0
- Detroit Red Wingshome3:4
- Toronto Maple Leafshome2:7
- Carolina Hurricaneshome6:5
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Detroit Red Wings | 14 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 41:43 | 15 |
| 13 | New York Rangers | 15 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 45:46 | 15 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 47:49 | 12 |
Head-to-head
- 31.10.2025Edmonton Oilers3:4New York RangersNHL
- 14.10.2025New York Rangers0:2Edmonton OilersNHL
- 16.03.2025New York Rangers1:3Edmonton OilersNHL
- 24.11.2024Edmonton Oilers6:2New York RangersNHL
- 23.12.2023New York Rangers3:4Edmonton OilersNHL
About the match
- 1 November · 18:00 New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden (New York)
Odds
odds before kick-off
Market balance and goal-line signals
The 1X2 market assigns 42.2% to the home win, 22.3% to the draw and 35.5% to the away win. Over the last 24 hours, New York's odds have shortened and Edmonton's have lengthened. The market favors the hosts despite their weaker recent results, with home ice and rest countering Edmonton's higher standing.
Under 6.5 is favored at 55.8%, with shortening odds; Over is at 44.2% and has drifted. BTTS (both teams to score) “yes” is at 88.8%, though its odds have lengthened, while “no” is at 11.2% and has shortened. The 1X2 margin is 5.3%, so those percentages are not precise team probabilities.
The goal-market preference is Under 6.5 despite strong support for both teams to score; the head-to-head scoring record and New York's recent defensive results are the main risks to that bet.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Odds
- 1.48
- Odds at prediction
- 1.47
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 63%
- Market estimate
- 62%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.48
- Potential win
- 48 $
- Odds at kick-off
- 1.48
- Status
- won
- Profit
- +48 $
