Detroit Red Wings defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NHL · Detroit Red Wings 4, Edmonton Oilers 3
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Rogers Place. The Detroit Red Wings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers final score and game recap
The Edmonton Oilers led 1-0 after the first period. It was 1-1 after two periods. The third period was even at 2-2. It was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. The Detroit Red Wings won in a shootout.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Viktor Arvidsson (Detroit Red Wings): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Michal Postava (Detroit Red Wings): 25 saves on 28 shots.
- Colton Dach (Edmonton Oilers): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Tristan Jarry (Edmonton Oilers): 26 saves on 29 shots.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers?
The Detroit Red Wings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Edmonton Oilers -1.5.
Did Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Edmonton Oilers to win at -180, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying +130, with 1 goal scored.
- Edmonton Oilers team total 4.5: the under, paying -220, with 3 scored.
- First-period moneyline: Edmonton Oilers won the first period, paying -160.
- Detroit Red Wings team total 2.5: the over, paying -150, with 4 scored.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Detroit Red Wings at +150 and the Edmonton Oilers at -180. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Edmonton Oilers a 62% favorite. The Detroit Red Wings won as the underdog at +150: $150 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Edmonton Oilers, the best price before the game was -178 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Detroit Red Wings 5-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-4 at home, 2-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Edmonton Oilers 8-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-4 at home, 5-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Edmonton Oilers.
What's next for Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers?
Next for the Detroit Red Wings: the Chicago Blackhawks at home on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next for the Edmonton Oilers: the Calgary Flames at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.