The Detroit Red Wings head north of the border to face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Oct. 26. This marks the first meeting between these two teams in 2026-27.
My Red Wings vs. Oilers predictions suggest some classic Oilers high-octane hockey, with Connor McDavid producing at a historic rate and Leon Draisaitl scoring at will.
Read on for my NHL picks for this Monday night affair.
Red Wings vs Oilers prediction: Over 6.5
Death, taxes, and a flurry of goals in an Edmonton Oilers game.
The Pacific Division's top squad leads the NHL in goals per game (4.36) while allowing the sixth-most per game (3.55). They've played to the Over in four consecutive games, and sport a 7-4 Over/Under record on the season.
The Detroit Red Wings may possess the seventh-worst offense in terms of goals per game (2.55), but they rank sixth in shots per game (29.8), and their 30th-ranked shooting percentage (8.5) is due for some regression to the mean given their shot volume.
Over bettors should be geeky about this one, to 56%.
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Red Wings vs Oilers combo
Connor McDavid recorded a point on both Oilers goals on Saturday, yet his season averages went down.
He's recorded an assist in all 11 games this season and would still be the league's leading point-scorer if he had zero goals. He has 11 apples in his last four games and has notched two or more in eight of his 11 games.
Leon Draisaitl has recorded three straight multi-goal games amid a six-game scoring streak. He's scored in eight of 11 games this season, and both of these player props have cashed in each of the last four games.
Red Wings vs Oilers combo
- Over 6.5
- Connor McDavid 2+ assists
- Leon Draisaitl anytime goal
Red Wings vs Oilers player prop: Connor McDavid 2+ assists
McDavid is putting up video game numbers and has more assists than any other player has points this season. That's Gretzky-esque.
No. 97 is averaging three points per game nearly a month into the season. He and the Oilers' league-best power play have a fantastic opportunity tonight against a Red Wings team that ranks 19th in penalty minutes per game (10.2) and sports the 30th-ranked penalty kill (65.8%).
This prop is trading at just 36% despite its 72.7% hit rate in 2026-27.
TOP PICK
Red Wings vs Oilers goal scorer: Leon Draisaitl
Play to 54%.
With McDavid picking up helpers at a ludicrous pace, someone has to be finding the back of the net regularly. Look no further than Leon Draisaitl.
The four-time 50-goal man has 12 goals in 11 games and has scored in six straight. Additionally, his six power-play goals lead the league, and he has five in the last week alone.
COVERS INTEL: Draisaitl is the most frequently-cashing Anytime Goalscorer since January 1 (57.1%), with 27 goals in 35 regular season games during that span.- Top picks: 12-9, +5.81 units
- Combos: 1-9, -1.48 units
Red Wings vs Oilers odds
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- Moneyline: Red Wings 39% | Oilers 62%
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (52%) | Under 6.5 (49%)
- Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (59%) | Oilers -1.5 (42%)
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Red Wings vs Oilers trend
The Over is 7-1 in the Red Wings' last eight games vs. a team with a winning record. Find more NHL betting trends.
How to watch Red Wings vs Oilers
| Location | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+, SN+, TVAS |
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