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Preview: Oilers and Bruins face off in potential Stanley Cup showdown in Boston with odds, picks, and predictions available.

Scott Cullen

Updated on March 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM EST • Read time: 2 minutes and 51 seconds. Find more information on Twitter and Google News.

David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins skates during the second period as we look at Massachusetts' record setting sports betting financials for December 2023.
David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins skates during the second period against the Calgary Flames at the TD Garden on November 21, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Flames won 4-0. Photo by Rich Gagnon / GETTY IMAGES via AFP.

In a rematch of Boston’s close 3-2 victory over Edmonton on Feb. 27, Connor McDavid and the Oilers will be facing off against David Pastrnak and the Bruins. Sports betting analyst Scott Cullen has shared his top NHL pick based on the most favorable NHL odds for this game.

When the Oilers face off against the Bruins on Thursday, fans may be treated to a preview of the Stanley Cup final.

As of Thursday, FanDuel Underscoreg has the Boston-Edmonton championship matchup listed at +1900, tied with several others as the second-most likely matchup behind Bruins-Colorado Avalanche (+1100).

These expectations may be high for an Edmonton team that has a record of 6-4-4 in their last 14 games and currently holds a wild card playoff spot with 78 points in 65 games.

The Bruins have dominated the season so far, winning 10 consecutive games. Boston currently holds the top spot in the standings with 103 points in 62 games, sitting comfortably 11 points ahead of second-place Carolina.

Below is our top pick for the Oilers vs. Bruins NHL game, with odds from FanDuel. Our confidence level is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Take a look at our top NHL picks for Thursday.

Oilers vs. Bruins pick

David Pastrnak is a +106 anytime goal scorer according to FanDuel, earning a four-star rating.

The NHL’s leading goal scorers face off in a highly anticipated matchup that headlines Thursday’s schedule.

McDavid is currently leading the Rocket Richard Trophy race with 54 goals, proving to be a formidable threat to score in any game and any arena. He has scored 25 goals in 32 road games, finding the back of the net in 19 of those matches.

The challenge for McDavid lies in facing the Bruins, who have an impressive 1.78 goals against average at TD Garden. This is over half a goal per game better than any other team in the league on their home ice, and is a key factor in the Bruins’ impressive 26-2-3 record in their home games.

Additionally, the payout for a McDavid anytime goal is another factor to consider. Although FanDuel’s -104 odds are more favorable for bettors compared to other matchups, I believe this number is not sufficient when facing a historically strong Boston defense.

By opting for Pastrnak against the Oilers instead of the original matchup, we improve our odds and have a more favorable matchup.

Pastrnak has scored a total of 44 goals, with 23 of those coming in 31 home games, where he has scored at least one goal in 19 of those games. The key matchup is Pastrnak facing off against the Oilers, who have a 3.35 goals against average on the road, ranking them 20th in the league.

Both snipers are poised to score, but Pastrnak offers better value as he faces a weaker defensive team.

Take a look at our most recent Hart Trophy betting odds.

Best odds for Oilers vs. Bruins

FanDuel (+106) 

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsPointsBet
David Pastrnak anytime goalDavid Pastrnak anytime goalDavid Pastrnak anytime goalDavid Pastrnak anytime goalDavid Pastrnak anytime goal
-120+106 -120+100-120

Three out of the top five sportsbooks are offering odds of -120 for Pastrnak to score anytime. This highlights the exceptional value of the FanDuel odds, and since my own odds for a Pastrnak goal are also at -120, it’s too good of an opportunity to ignore.

Take a look at our betting odds for the Rocket Richard Trophy and Norris Trophy.

Oilers vs. Bruins odds

Take a look at our Calder Trophy betting odds.

Analysis of the odds for the Oilers vs. Bruins matchup

FanDuel started with the Bruins as the favored team at -182 odds, while the Oilers were the underdogs at +150.

Even though 72% of moneyline bets are on Boston, the line has shifted in favor of Edmonton. The Bruins are now leading at -164, with the Oilers trailing at +136.

The initial total was set at 6.5, with opening odds of -120 for the Over and -102 for the Under. The Over has received 62% of the bets, resulting in slight changes. The new odds for the Over are now -122, while the Under is now at even money.

Information on the Oilers versus Bruins game

  • Thursday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Television channels include ESPN+, Hulu, Sportsnet, and TVAS.
  • The event will be held at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Oilers-Bruins pick was made on March 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Scott Cullen
Scott Cullen is UnderscoregReview.com’s Sports Betting Analyst and is one of the most well-known sports betting writers on the web. He wrote about fantasy sports for TSN for many years, and he has also written for The Athletic, NHL.com, The Hockey News, Monkey Knife Fight, and McKeen’s Hockey. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Cullen was an Economics major at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario and played for the Laurier Golden Hawks hockey team.