Oilers vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 15

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The Edmonton Oilers (32-26-9) square off against the Nashville Predators (29-27-9) at Rogers Place on Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Oilers were defeated by the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime in their most recent outing, while the Predators are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

The Predators have put up a 3-4-3 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 32 goals while allowing 32 in that time. On the power play, 27 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (29.6% success rate).

Oilers vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Oilers 4, Predators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-183)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers (32-26-9 overall) have an 8-9-17 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • In the 28 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-10-6 record (good for 30 points).
  • In the five games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
  • Edmonton has scored two goals in 14 games this season (2-11-1 record, five points).
  • The Oilers have scored at least three goals in 46 games (30-9-7, 67 points).
  • In the 27 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 11-12-4 to record 26 points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 20-17-6 (46 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 10-9-3 (23 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have earned a record of 7-9-16 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 29-27-9.
  • In the 26 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 34 points.
  • This season the Predators recorded only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
  • Nashville has earned 16 points (5-13-6 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Predators have scored at least three goals in 32 games, earning 49 points from those contests.
  • This season, Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 29 games and registered 29 points with a record of 13-13-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 11-11-3 (25 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 38 games. The Predators finished 16-16-6 in those matchups (38 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
2nd 3.51 Goals Scored 2.94 20th
27th 3.4 Goals Allowed 3.4 27th
4th 29.8 Shots 28.2 14th
9th 26.9 Shots Allowed 29.2 22nd
1st 32.07% Power Play % 22.63% 10th
25th 77.3% Penalty Kill % 80.73% 11th

Oilers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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