The Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings will meet in the NHL on Sunday afternoon in Detroit. These teams are going in different directions of late. Detroit is one of the hottest teams in the NHL entering this contest, while the Oilers are trying to get back on track. Before this game begins from Detroit, continue reading to get my analysis and my Oilers vs Red Wings prediction for Sunday.
Our Oilers vs Red Wings Pick
- Pick: Detroit Red Wings moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Oilers vs Red Wings Odds
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Oilers -142, Red Wings +120 |
| Puckline (-1.5) | Oilers −1.5 (+170), Red Wings +1.5 (-215) |
| Total | 6.5 total goals |
Key Storylines
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Edmonton arrives at 2-2-1 and they have lost two games in a row coming into this contest. The played all three New York/New Jersey teams on the road over their last three games. After defeating the Rangers, they lost to the Devils and Islanders and will try to bounce back in this game.
Detroit is 4-1-0 and come in off a 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dylan Larkin scored the OT winner and has recorded a point in every game this season. The Red Wings have won four games in a row and Detroit’s start is arguably one of the better storylines early this year.
Goaltending
Calvin Pickard started in net on Saturday for the Oilers against the Devils. That means we should see Stuart Skinner play on the second leg of the back-to-back for Edmonton. Skinner is Edmonton’s normal starter, so this isn’t anything problematic for the Oil. The Red Wings have relied on Cam Talbot in net, who is 3-0-0 with a 1.78 GAA.
Key skaters
Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) and is +6 right now. He’s clearly central to their current hot streak. Edmonton’s Connor McDavid has 7 points and remains their driving force on offense. Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins has begun the season with 4 goals already. But Edmonton’s depth beyond the top line has been inconsistent at times.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | Over 1.5 Points |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | Over 0.5 Goals |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of two meetings scheduled between these teams this season.
- Detroit is 4-1 on the puckline this season. Edmonton is 2-3 in that market.
- The Red Wings are 1-3-1 on totals this season. Edmonton is 2-3 in the over/under market.
Oilers vs Red Wings Model Projection
Score Projection: Detroit 3 – Edmonton 2
Win Probability: Detroit 57%, Edmonton 43%
Final Thoughts
The Red Wings are slight underdogs at home going into this game. But I think that the Wings should get the job done at home. Detroit has won four games in a row and should take advantage of the tired legs of the Oilers in this matchup. I’ll go with the Wings to pick up the win and to hand the Oilers their third straight defeat.
