
Oilers vs. Bruins Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 18
Updated Dec. 18, 2025 6:12 p.m. ET
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At 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, Leon Draisaitl and Morgan Geekie will go head-to-head in a contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Oilers-Bruins game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Oilers vs. Bruins Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | -1.5 | 180 | -218 | 6.5 | -108 | -112 | -135 | +114 |
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Oilers vs. Bruins Prediction
ATS Pick: Bruins (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (6.5)
Score Prediction: Bruins 4 - Oilers 3
Oilers vs. Bruins Betting Insights
- Edmonton and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 19 of 34 games this season.
- Boston has played 19 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams rack up a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game's over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams score 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.0 more than this game'souting's total.
- The Bruins are fifth in the league in goals scored, compared to the third-ranked Oilers.
- The Oilers are 31st in the league in goals conceded, and the Bruins are 21st.
Oilers Stats
- The Oilers' 116 total goals (3.4 per game) make them the third-best scoring team in the NHL.
- Edmonton has given up 116 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 31st in league action in goals against.
- They have the league's 17th-ranked goal differential at 0.
- The 29 power-play goals Edmonton has recorded this season are the second-most in the NHL (on 89 chances).
- The Oilers' 32.58% power-play conversion rate leads the league.
- The three shorthanded goals Edmonton has scored this season rank ninth among all NHL teams.
Oilers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | 34 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 54 | 12 | 47.4% |
| Leon Draisaitl | 34 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 52 | 10 | 57.4% |
| Evan Bouchard | 34 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 51 | 19 | - |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 25 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 4 | 46.6% |
| Jack Roslovic | 23 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 57.4% |
Oilers Player Props
Bruins Stats
- With 111 goals (3.3 per game), the Bruins have the league's fifth-best offense.
- Boston concedes 3.1 goals per game (106 total), which ranks 21st in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of +5, they are 10th-best in the league.
- With 25 power-play goals (on 98 chances), Boston is seventh-best in the NHL.
- The Bruins' power-play percentage (25.51) puts them fifth in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goal, Boston has one.
Bruins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 29 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 49 | 11 | 100% |
| Morgan Geekie | 34 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 22 | 7 | 47.1% |
| Pavel Zacha | 33 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 52.8% |
| Elias Lindholm | 24 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 54.4% |
| Charlie McAvoy | 22 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 12 | - |
Bruins Player Props
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