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Oilers vs. Predators prediction: Edmonton favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [1/13/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Nashville Predators and Edmonton Oilers will lock horns in the NHL at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Oilers a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Predators.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Oilers vs. Predators matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Oilers vs. Predators prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Oilers and Predators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Oilers a 54% chance of defeating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 56% chance of going over.
Oilers vs. Predators odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oilers | Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+215) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Oilers vs. Predators picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Oilers -1.5 | +215 |
| Moneyline | Oilers | -120 |
| Total | Over 6 | -130 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Oilers -1.5 at the spread.
Oilers vs. Predators player props
Who will score a goal in Oilers vs. Predators?
According to our model, Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Predators.
Our projections give Draisaitl a 45.1% chance of scoring a goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the star is a 9.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 45.1% |
| Connor McDavid | 45.1% |
| Zach Hyman | 36.5% |
| Jack Roslovic | 24.2% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 23.2% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | 36.0% |
| Filip Forsberg | 35.4% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 24.5% |
| Michael Bunting | 22.6% |
| Roman Josi | 19.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | 9.6% |
| Leon Draisaitl | 9.1% |
| Zach Hyman | 6.8% |
| Jack Roslovic | 4.6% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 4.4% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.3% |
| Steven Stamkos | 7.0% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.4% |
| Michael Bunting | 4.3% |
| Roman Josi | 3.1% |
Oilers vs. Predators game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Predators and Oilers at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Oilers, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Tuesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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