Maple Leafs vs Oilers: Game Preview & Betting Tips

• Date: Saturday 1st of February 2025

• Time: 7:00 pm EST

It seems like only yesterday we were watching NHL matches over the festive period and just like that, we’re heading into February’s scheduling already. Much like time, the NHL seems to fly by, with a tasty encounter on the horizon for Saturday the 1st of February, as the Toronto Maple Leafs head to Edmonton for an all-Canadian clash.

On this page, we share a preview of the game between the Maple Leafs and the Oilers, including the recent form of the two teams, injury news, and our NHL betting tips!

What To Expect: Maple Leafs vs Oilers

If the last meeting between these two teams is anything to go by, this encounter promises to be a heated one and despite both of these teams being from Canada, there is no love lost between them.

Both teams currently sit at the top of their respective divisions as they look to lock in their spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Interestingly, neither team has clear daylight at the top of their table, either, with the Maple Leafs being closely chased by the Panthers, and the Oilers being followed by the Vegas Golden Knights.

In terms of form, the Edmonton Oilers are in a much better place. At the time of writing, they’re on a winning streak of 3, defeating the Kraken, Sabres, and Canucks in successive games. Adversely, the Maple Leafs have lost their last 2 games, one of which came in a shocking 5 – 1 blowout against the Blue Jackets.

Maple Leafs vs Oilers: Head-to-Head

Here’s a look at the last 10 meetings between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers:   

Injuries and Suspensions

There are a few injuries for both teams in this encounter, however, many are being evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Maple Leafs Injuries:

• Matthew Knies (LW) – Upper Body (Day-to-day)

• Connor Dewar (C) – Upper Body (Out)

• Max Pacioretty (LW) – Upper Body (Out)

• John Tavares (C) – Lower Body (Out)

• Jake McCabe (D) – Upper Body (Out)

• Pontus Holmberg (RW) – Illness (Day-to-day)

• Oilver Ekman-Larsson (D) – Illness (Out)

Oilers Injuries:

• Stuart Skinner (G) – Personal (Day-to-day)

• Viktor Arvidsson (RW) – Undisclosed (Day-to-day)

• Matthis Ekholm (D) – Undisclosed (Day-to-day)

Betting Prediction for the Maple Leafs vs Oilers

• Our Leafs vs Oilers betting pick: Over 6.5 Goals

Our NHL betting pick for the clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers is over 6.5 goals, with a variety of factors contributing towards this pick. First up is the sheer scoring ability of both teams, particularly for the Oilers, who are scoring an average well above 3 points per game. The Maple Leafs also sit above this 3 points per game threshold, despite their recent scoring struggles.

We also have to consider the competitive nature of both teams, who will be eager to earn bragging rights in this encounter. While a victory will suffice, a blowout would be even better, which is why we’re suspecting that this game will be played at an incredibly high pace.

Last but not least, both teams simply need the points. They’ll want to finish the season at the top of their respective divisions, while also remaining competitive towards the top of the conference. Picking up a win in this encounter could go a long way, not just in terms of positioning, but in terms of confidence for the rest of the year. We think Craig Berube and Kris Knoblauch will identify this and go all-out for the win here.

In terms of the Puck Line, we’re leaning towards the Oilers in this encounter. They’ve done better in terms of scoring and have form on their side, however, we’ve decided on the over 6.5 NHL betting pick as you simply cannot count out the team from Toronto.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Maple Leafs vs the Oilers