Predators vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mike DiStefano - Contributor at Covers.com
Mike DiStefano • Betting Analyst 14+ years betting experience
Updated: Mar 15, 2026 , 03:29 PM ET • 3 min read

Our Predators vs. Oilers predictions expect Connor McDavid to light the lamp in a matchup he's dominated.

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Connor McDavid o0.5  Goals Scored (+105) Connor McDavid o0.5 Goals Scored (+105)
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Connor McDavid shoots the puck against the Blues.

A Western Conference clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Nashville Predators closes out tonight's NHL slate.

It's go time for Edmonton down the stretch, and it’s time for the captain to lead the charge. That's why Connor McDavid highlights my Predators vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks below. 

Predators vs Oilers prediction

Predators vs Oilers best bet: Connor McDavid anytime goalscorer (+105)

Connor McDavid is revving up the engine as the stakes get higher down the final stretch run. 

The Edmonton Oilers captain has scored in two of his last three games and has a long history of tickling the twine against the Nashville Predators

He has 10 goals in his last 10 games against Nashville, including a hat trick in the January 6 meeting between the two clubs earlier this season.

Overall, Nashville has struggled in the defending and goaltending department all season long, sporting a 3.42 GAA this season to go with a lowly .896 team save percentage over their last five games.

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Predators vs Oilers same-game parlay

Ill take Edmonton to go Over on their team total of 3.5. They’ve eclipsed that mark in six of nine games, and in four of the last six meetings against Nashville.

Lastly, I’ll add Over 0.5 assists for Evan Bouchard. The Oilers defenseman has an assist in seven of his last nine games, and leads all NHL blueliners with 74 points, 56 of which are assists.

Predators vs Oilers SGP

  • Connor McDavid anytime goalscorer
  • Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
  • Oilers team total Over 3.5

Predators vs Oilers odds

  • Moneyline: Predators +150 | Oilers -175
  • Puck Line: Predators +1.5 (-150) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5

Predators vs Oilers trend

The Oilers have won seven of their last 10 meetings against the Predators. Find more NHL betting trends for Predators vs. Oilers.

How to watch Predators vs Oilers

Location Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
Date Sunday, March 15, 2026
Puck drop 8:00 p.m. ET
TV FDSN SO, SNW

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Mike DiStefano joins Covers after a successful five-year stint with TSN. Distefano hosted Leafs Lunch, a Toronto Maple Leafs-centric radio show which featured a daily best bets segment where he found the biggest and best value plays of the night. He was also a weekly staple on TSN's flagship radio/tv show "OverDrive" as a betting analyst during their NFL picks segment #TeamAl-DogForever.

A graduate of Centennial College’s Sports Journalism program, Mike has also contributed to the Canadian Baseball Network, FanSided, and The Hockey News.

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