Oilers vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - Dec. 16

The Edmonton Oilers (15-12-6) go on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-9, losers of five in a row) at PPG Paints Arena. The matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 16 begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's game.

The Penguins' offense has scored 35 goals in their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 36 goals. They have had 34 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored 11 goals (32.4%). They are 4-2-4 over those contests.

Oilers vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Penguins 4, Oilers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+120)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers are 15-12-6 overall and 5-6-11 in overtime matchups.
• Edmonton has 16 points (6-4-4) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
• Edmonton has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (2-4-0 record, four points).
• The Oilers have scored at least three goals 22 times, and are 13-4-5 in those games (to register 31 points).
• In the 12 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 3-6-3 to register nine points.
• In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 10-9-4 (24 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 4-3-2 to register 10 points.

Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have a 1-9-10 record in overtime contests this season and a 14-8-9 overall record.
• In the 10 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
• This season the Penguins scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (0-1-2) in those contests.
• When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (0-4-3 record).
• The Penguins have scored at least three goals 20 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (14-2-4).
• This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 2-5-3 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 4-5-5 (13 points).
• The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 9-3-4 to register 22 points.

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Oilers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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