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Edmonton Oilers at Utah Hockey Club NHL Predictions

2026-10-17 • Delta Center
Utah Hockey Club vs Edmonton Oilers @ 8:00 PM MDT

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
UTA: 46.8%
EDM: 53.2%
Expected Goals
UTA: 2.45
EDM: 3.10
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 45%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
EDM
Tristan Jarry - 18-9-3 | 0.882 SV% | 3.32 GAA
StatUTAEDM
Season SV%0.8950.906
Last 5 SV%0.8810.837
SV% vs Opponent0.7810.837
GAA2.682.73
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • UTA at home vs EDM: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-07UTA 6 - 5 EDMUTAEDM
2026-03-24UTA 2 - 5 EDMEDMEDM
2025-10-28EDM 6 - 3 UTAEDMEDM
2025-03-18EDM 7 - 1 UTAEDMEDM
2024-12-31EDM 4 - 1 UTAEDMEDM

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-10-17 at 8:00 PM MDT.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.