The Edmonton Oilers (29-14-3) will attempt to extend a six-game home win streak when they square off against the Washington Capitals (31-10-5) on Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Capitals have registered a 7-0-3 record after scoring 32 total goals (eight power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 30.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 17 goals in those games.

Oilers vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Oilers 4, Capitals 3.

Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-142)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers have gone 7-3-10 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 29-14-3.
Edmonton is 12-3-3 (27 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Edmonton has taken three points from the five games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-3-1 record).
The Oilers are 27-4-2 in the 33 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 56 points).
In the 20 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 12-5-3 record (27 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 22-10-2 (46 points).
The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Oilers went 3-4-1 in those matchups (seven points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 5-5-10 record in overtime contests this season and a 31-10-5 overall record.
Washington has earned 21 points (9-3-3) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Capitals registered only one goal in five games and have gone 1-3-1 (three points).
Washington has five points (2-5-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 32 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games this season and has registered 29 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 19-4-1 (39 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Capitals went 11-5-4 in those matchups (26 points).

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