Tonight the NHL heads to the Prudential Center in Newark for a cross-conference matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the New Jersey Devils. The Oilers are riding high on a three-game winning streak and a regular-season record of 11-2-2 that is second only to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Prediction markets across the country may be laser-focused on midterm election results, but that hasn’t stopped Kalshi traders from putting in more than $30,000 on the outcome of this game. A win on the road for the Oilers would be huge, but they’re not favored to win this contest against a New Jersey Devils team that is hoping to keep pace with Carolina in the Metropolitan Division.
The Edmonton Oilers are a perfect 7-0 on the road this season, and we see no reason why they can’t overcome the New Jersey Devils tonight. The Oilers’ contract prices for an outright win, currently listed at just 42¢, represent a significant bargain. Connor McDavid is having a spectacular regular season so far, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s season-opening assist record Sunday night against the Rangers.
On the other hand, the New Jersey Devils are having power play issues despite their second-place position within the Metropolitan Division. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s play has been exemplary since joining the team, but the Devils still need to generate more offensive scoring during times when they enjoy an on-ice advantage.
We’re picking the Oilers to win this game outright, accepting the 1.5 goals, and predicting that fewer than 6.5 goals will be scored throughout the entirety of tonight’s contest.
Although ESPN+ live streamers won’t see Edmonton’s “Hometown Remix” uniforms tonight, the team will debut their new black-and-orange alternate jerseys once they return to Rogers Place on Thursday night. The Oilers are only a half-game behind the Hurricanes in the race for the Presidents’ Trophy and could pick up their 12th regular-season victory tonight at the Prudential Center.
Pro hockey prediction markets are forecasting a Devils win based on two main factors: Hellebuyck’s performance so far and potential road fatigue that Edmonton is facing. Tonight will mark the third game in four days for the Oilers, while the Devils have been resting since defeating the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Friday.
Traders who are predicting an Edmonton “upset” tonight should secure the Oilers’ contracts early. If Edmonton scores first, the “to win” contracts will jump above 50¢ each. For those who believe in the New Jersey Devils’ chances, opting to wait for a better “in-game” moment to purchase the team’s contracts makes sense.
Puck drop is at 7:30pm Eastern Time, which ironically will coincide with many polls closing on the East Coast. Trading volume for this game is expected to eclipse $100,000 well before tonight’s game ends, in spite of the obvious nationwide coverage of the Election Day midterm results.
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