The Edmonton Oilers (-155) face the New Jersey Devils (+130) tonight at 7:30pm ET at the Prudential Center, with the total set at 5.5 goals.

Despite the Oilers featuring superstars Connor McDavid and NHL scoring leader Leon Draisaitl (currently on a 15-game point streak), the Devils represent strong value as home underdogs.

New Jersey has won two straight games, outscoring opponents 8-4. While they're missing Jack Hughes (out for season) and Dougie Hamilton (out one month), recent addition Cody Glass and leading scorer Jesper Bratt have stepped up offensively.

The Devils' defensive system matches up well against Edmonton's high-powered offense. New Jersey ranks:

• 2nd in goals against
• 4th in penalty kill percentage
• 4th in shots against per game

The goaltending matchup favors New Jersey, with Jacob Markstrom (6th in NHL in GAA) expected to face Stuart Skinner (3.10 road GAA). Skinner has allowed 4+ goals in four of his last seven starts.

These teams met once this season, with the Devils winning 3-0 while forcing 19 Oilers turnovers. Edmonton has lost seven of their last 10 games overall and five of six on the road.

Prediction: New Jersey Devils Moneyline (+130)

The Devils' structured defensive system and superior goaltending should contain Edmonton's struggling offense, making the home underdog an attractive betting value.

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