The Edmonton Oilers are heavily favored to win this matchup with moneyline odds around 1.45, compared to the New Jersey Devils at approximately 2.75. The Oilers have won their last two games with back-to-back shutouts, including a dominant 5-0 victory over St. Louis on January 18, 2026, while the Devils are struggling with just one win in their last four games and arrive on the second half of a back-to-back, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 3:07 AM UTC on January 21, 2026, which corresponds to 10:07 PM EST on January 20, 2026 for Eastern Time viewers. The game will be broadcast on TNT and HBO Max with puck drop at 9:08 PM ET according to the Devils Hockey Network schedule.

The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the home arena of the Edmonton Oilers. Rogers Place has a seating capacity of approximately 18,259 and serves as the Oilers' primary venue for their eight-game homestand.

The Edmonton Oilers are predicted to win with strong moneyline odds of approximately 1.45 given their exceptional recent form, having outscored opponents 11-0 across their last two games with back-to-back shutouts. The Oilers' top players including Connor McDavid are in peak form, while the Devils' defense has been vulnerable, allowing 9 goals in a recent loss to the Islanders and struggling through a 2-5-1 stretch in their past eight games.

As of the end of the 2024-25 season, New Jersey leads the regular season record against Edmonton with 122 wins to Edmonton's 91 wins and 15 overtime losses, though Edmonton holds a 40-20 advantage in playoff matchups. This will be a significant test for the struggling Devils against one of the league's hottest teams currently in second place in the Pacific Division.