It’s always exciting for NHL Betting fans to see what the newest group of players to enter the league will do in their first season. This year is more exciting than most, as last year’s draft was considered one of the deepest in quite some time. The top pick went to the Edmonton Oiler, and they surprised no-one by taking Connor McDavid with their selection. The hot young prospect will get his first start on Thursday night when the Oilers travel to St. Louis to face the Blues.
Oilers @ Blues: Online Betting Preview
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2015
Time: 8:00PM
Venue: Scottrade Center
Opening Line: St Louis -133
GAME DAY! #NHLFaceOff #EDMvsSTL pic.twitter.com/YXhXNZa4iH
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 8, 2015
The Oilers fans would do well to mix a little bit of reality in with their excitement. Yes, this is a new look Edmonton team, with changes in the front office and behind the bench, but there is still a bit of work to be done before they are ready for playoff primetime. McDavid will add a spark to what was a lifeless attack, and the addition of Cam Talbot in net is one that is sure to help the Oilers out defensively.


Key Betting Trends
- Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 6 games
- Edmonton is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton’s last 8 games on the road
- Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
- St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing Edmonton
- St. Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Edmonton
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Consider This Before Placing Your Bets
This is a tough way for the new look Oilers to start their season, as St. Louis is not an easy place to go and get a win. The Blues should run out winners in their season opener.