{"id":455190,"date":"2024-11-04T12:41:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=455190"},"modified":"2024-11-04T12:41:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:41:14","slug":"nhl-predictions-november-4-w-new-jersey-devils-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/04\/nhl-predictions-november-4-w-new-jersey-devils-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: November 4 w\/ New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/30\/nhl-predictions-oct-30-with-new-jersey-devils-vs-vancouver-canucks\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/03\/nhl-predictions-nov-3-with-edmonton-oilers-vs-calgary-flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports South; Fan Duel Sports West; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our opening game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/26\/kings-must-overcome-early-season-discipline-struggles\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> battling the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/09\/16\/puck-drop-preview-nashville-predators\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuempda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> is the expected starter for Los Angeles, but always check social media before locking in a fantasy start. The Kings are coming off a 4-3 loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/28\/nhl-rumours-chicago-blackhawks-seek-depth-centre\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> on Saturday night. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/laferal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Laferriere<\/a> is off to a solid start with eight goals while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kopitan01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anze Kopitar<\/a> has the team-lead in points with 13.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sarosju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juuse Saros<\/a> is the projected starter for the Predators, who are 4-1-1 after dropping the first five games of the season. Nashville did beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/30\/colorado-avalanche-forward-out-with-foot-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a>, 5-2, on Saturday night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/forsbfi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Forsberg<\/a> is leading the way in goals (6) and points (10) so far this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oreilry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan O&#8217;Reilly<\/a> is first in assists with six this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles has weathered the early injury-storm, but Nashville has been much better as of late.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Predators win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Amazon Prime Video (Canada); MSGSN; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p>Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the Devils visiting the Oilers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the expected starter for New Jersey in this game. The Devils got blanked by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/22\/four-centres-for-calgary-to-target-via-trade\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames,<\/a> 3-0, on Saturday night. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hischni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nico Hischier<\/a> has been red-hot t0 start the season with 10 goals and 15 points already. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> is first in assists with 11.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Edmonton is slated to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pickaca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvin Pickard<\/a> after winning, 4-2, over Calgary in the latest Battle of Alberta. One would think the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> injury would doom the Oilers. However, they&#8217;ve stayed steady and have won two consecutive games. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> has been huge and is first on the team in goals (9), assists (7) and points (16). Calvin Pickard is the scheduled starter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> starting the night before. However, Pickard is 3-1 this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Edmonton has been playing better, but New Jersey will be motivated after that loss to Calgary.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Devils win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We have a prop bets to wrap up this round of NHL predictions. Let&#8217;s start with the opening game between the Predators and Kings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stamkst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steven Stamkos<\/a> is a +165 anytime goalscorer on <a  href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/ice-hockey\/nhl\/los-angeles-kings-@-nashville-predators-33752014\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FanDuel<\/a> and poised to breakout soon. On the Kings side, former Preds player <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a> is a +240 to score in his old home rink.<\/p>\n<p>We move onto the late game between the Devils and the Oilers to wrap things up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hymanza01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Hyman<\/a> is a +280 on having a multiple-point night for the Oilers. For the Devils, go with Hischier at +150 on getting an assist at <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.bet365.com\/?_h=cvMigXP5kFJPWoTDITLZfA%3D%3D&amp;btsffd=1#\/AC\/B17\/C20836572\/D19\/E21133596\/F19\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bet365<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. 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