{"id":479537,"date":"2025-12-06T08:24:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T13:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479537"},"modified":"2025-12-06T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T13:24:12","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-6-winnipeg-jets-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/nhl-predictions-dec-6-winnipeg-jets-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 6 Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Winnipeg Jets visiting the Edmonton Oilers. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"QgWr4FRNQmhMTQVRJcGbwg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2250067861\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QgWr4FRNQmhMTQVRJcGbwg',sig:'KFwm33_SSoxTXQ1r_8WN0qmd93Cat9d2LKm6sgs37Jc=',w:'594px',h:'420px',items:'2250067861',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Blackhawks 1-1 Kings<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.primevideo.com\/salp\/nhl\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_Mobile_728x90_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045909_Monday.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports West; KCAL; Chicago Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up our late-night edition of NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/30\/nhl-predictions-november-30-anaheim-ducks-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/16\/report-los-angeles-kings-extend-star-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> playing their final matchup against each other this season. Chicago is projected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/knighsp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Blackhawks 4-4-2 in the last 10 games, including a 2-1 victory over the Kings on Thursday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> has eight points in the last 10 games and leads the team in goals, assists, and points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuempda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> is the expected starter for the Kings, who are 4-3-3 in the last 10 games. Los Angeles has dropped eight of the last 10 games entering this Western Conference matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kempead01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Kempe<\/a> is first on the squad with 23, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mooretr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Moore<\/a> has four points in his last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are looking to get the season series victory. However, Chicago has been a little better as of late.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Blackhawks win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cTfVCo8LSMZgzmn-YreEqA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2193049556\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'cTfVCo8LSMZgzmn-YreEqA',sig:'vr_yYh_q1UFqrTSRVcterbH41mvGTxY7UUD8gfAiGTI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2193049556',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-0 Kraken<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Detroit X; KHN; KONG; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/29\/nhl-predictions-nov-29-detroit-red-wings-vs-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> going for the season sweep against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/09\/27\/seattle-kraken-forward-out-after-hand-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Kraken.<\/a> Detroit will go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=gibsojo02,gibsojo01&amp;search=John+Gibson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Gibson<\/a> in goal for this game. The Red Wings are 4-4-2 in the last 10 games, but have lost six of their last eight games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raymolu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Raymond<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> are tied for the team&#8217;s lead in points with 31 so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/daccojo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joey Daccord<\/a> is the likely starter for the Kraken, who are also 4-4-2 in the last 10 games. Seattle has lost five of its previous seven games entering this matchup. The Kraken suffered a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit on November 18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eberljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Eberle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schwaja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaden Schwartz<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/beniema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matty Beniers<\/a> are each tied for the team&#8217;s lead in points with 15.<\/p>\n<p>The two teams are looking to get back on track, but Detroit has more firepower.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Red Wings win 4-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Jets 2-1 Oilers<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> CBC; Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nhl\/game\/_\/gameId\/401802801\/jets-oilers\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our final and featured\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">NHL prediction pits the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/03\/nhl-predictions-dec-3-winnipeg-jets-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> against<\/span>\u00a0the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/04\/nhl-predictions-dec-4-seattle-kraken-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\"> Edmonton Oilers<\/a> for the first time this season. Trent Milic is expected to get the start after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/comrier01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Comrie<\/a> got 35 saves in a 4-1 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/01\/prime-monday-night-hockey-winnipeg-jets-vs-buffalo-sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> on Friday night. Winnipeg is 4-5-1 in the previous 10 games, but did get that win over Buffalo. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> is first on the team in assists (21) and points (35). However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> is first in goals with 15.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> is the probable starter for the Oilers, who are also 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. However, Edmonton did beat Seattle in its last outing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> is tops on the Oilers in assists (26) and points (40). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is first on the team in goals with 16.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are trying to keep the momentum going, but Edmonton gets the win at Rogers Place.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. We&#8217;ll stay with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Jets versus the Oilers is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vilarga01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Vilardi<\/a> to get at least a point for Winnipeg. On the Edmonton side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rosloja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-06_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Roslovic<\/a> to score an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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