Risky Business: The Oilers need this one

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I don’t think I’m talking out of school when I say this is a game that the Oilers absolutely have to win. As if losing four straight games isn’t annoying enough, the way the Oilers are losing has been shocking and completely unacceptable for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. From the crease outward, Edmonton needs to raise the bar in terms of performance. Whether it’s getting a key save at a big moment of the game or a big defensive stop when they’re being hemmed in, the Oilers need to do a better job of paying attention to the small details. And with the Flyers coming into Rogers Place on the second half of a back-to-back set, the table is set for the Oilers to get back in the win column provided that they can put together a full 60 minutes for the first time in a while.

If you’re following along at home, the odds I’ll be using for my game day betting articles all season come from Betway. Here’s what I’m putting down against the Flyers:

Zach Hyman over 3.5 shots at +105. My $5 bet would return $10.75.

Over 62.5 total shots on goal at -118. My $5 bet would return $9.50.

Connor McDavid over 1.5 goals at +400. My $5 bet would return $25.00.

Oilers over Philly on the money line, New Jersey over Montreal on the money line, and Tampa Bay over Anaheim on the puck line at 2.51. My $5 bet would return $12.56.

The last game was so bad in so many ways, and it still pains me to write about it now. Not only did the Oilers blow another three-goal lead, but they also lost me a bunch of money, which is a really tough kick to the shin.

And there you have it, friends. Now that you know what I’m betting on — I’ll be throwing one unit down on each bet, for the record — feel free to hit me up in the comments section to let me know what you’re looking at against the Flyers.