The Edmonton Oilers (15-12-6) hit the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-9, losers of five straight) at PPG Paints Arena. The game on Tuesday, Dec. 16 starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's contest.

The Penguins have gone 4-2-4 in the last 10 games, putting up 35 total goals (11 power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 32.4%). They have conceded 36 goals to their opponents.

Oilers vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+121)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers are 5-6-11 in overtime games on their way to a 15-12-6 overall record.
In the 14 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-4 record (good for 16 points).
In the four games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (2-4-0 record, four points).
The Oilers have scored three or more 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 registered nine points after finishing 3-6-3.
When it has outshot opponents, 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 record of 14-8-9 this season and are 1-9-10 in overtime matchups.
Pittsburgh has earned 10 points (3-3-4) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Penguins registered just 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 three or more goals in 20 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded seven points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 4-5-5 (13 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

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