The Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6) host the Nashville Predators (19-18-4) at Rogers Place on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 in their most recent outing, while the Predators are coming off a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.
Over the past 10 outings for the Predators, their offense has scored 31 goals while their defense has given up 25 (they have a 7-3-0 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored eight goals (30.8% conversion rate).
Oilers vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Oilers 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-151)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 20-16-6 record overall, with a 5-6-11 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Edmonton is 7-5-4 (18 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Edmonton has finished 2-8-0 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
- The Oilers have scored at least three goals 27 times, and are 18-4-5 in those games (to record 41 points).
- In the 17 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-9-3 record (13 points).
- In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 11-10-4 (26 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 7-6-2 to register 16 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (19-18-4 overall) have posted a record of 5-4-9 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- Nashville has earned 22 points (9-3-4) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 13 points (5-6-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Predators have earned 29 points in their 20 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 8-8-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 8-8-1 (17 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Predators finished 10-10-3 in those contests (23 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.31 | Goals Scored | 2.83 | 23rd |
| 29th | 3.36 | Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 25th |
| 12th | 28.6 | Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| 11th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 28 | 17th |
| 1st | 33.62% | Power Play % | 20.16% | 14th |
| 18th | 80.17% | Penalty Kill % | 81.89% | 9th |
Oilers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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