The Edmonton Oilers will face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon at Prudential Center in Newark. The Devils are off to a strong start to their season and will try to extend their three-game winning streak against an Edmonton team that has split its first four games of the year. Before this inter-conference matchup begins in New Jersey, continue reading to get my Oilers vs Devils prediction.
Our Oilers vs Devils Pick
- Pick: New Jersey Devils to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs New Jersey Devils
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Oilers vs Devils Odds
| Market | Oilers | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 6.5 | Under 6.5 |
Key Storylines
- Recent Form: The Devils have been impressive, winning three consecutive games. Two of those three wins came on the road, with the most recent of those victories coming in Jersey’s home opener against the Florida Panthers. The Oilers are coming off a loss to the New York Islanders. The Oilers are 2-1-1 for the season so far and they will try to avoid a second loss in a row in this matchup.
- Goaltending: The Oilers’ Stuart Skinner has been solid in the starting goaltender role. He is 1-1-1 and has a 1.97 GAA. Goaltending will be key for Edmonton here as they try to get their second road win of the 2025-26 season. Jake Allen has been thrust into the spotlight in goal for the Devils. Jacob Markstrom is out due to injury and is not expected back until November. Allen won his season debut in Markstrom’s place and has a 1.20 GAA.
- Key Skaters: Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are so important to the offensive success of the Oilers. Draisaitl leads the team with three goals and McDavid leads them with five assists. The Devils’ Timo Meier has been a standout performer, leading the team in goals and points with three goals and five points.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Timo Meier | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Connor McDavid | Over 0.5 Assists |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Over/Under Trends: The total has gone under in three of Edmonton’s first four games. New Jersey is 2-2 on the over/under going into this matchup.
- Puckline Trends: Both teams are 2-2 on the puckline so far this season.
- Head-to-Head: This is the first of two regular-season games scheduled between these teams this year.
Oilers vs Devils Model Projection
- Score Projection: Devils 4 – Oilers 2
- Win Probability: Devils 60%, Oilers 40%
Final Thoughts
The Oilers may have the higher ceiling between these two teams. But I think that the New Jersey Devils are in a great position to get a win at home in this contest. The Devils looked very good in their home opener against the two-time defending champions. I think they will get the job done at home against the two-time defending Western Conference champions here as well.
