*8* Total MASSACRE on OVER Rangers/Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers have won four straight home at Rexall Place as they will conclude a five-game homestand when hosting the New York Rangers Friday night. We usually see low-scoring contests when these two teams clash, but I think tonight's contest will go over the total.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The over is 9-3-2 through the Oilers 14 home-games this season and they're averaging 3.14 goals per game at Rexall Place compared to a 2.52 mark overall.

2. The Slumbering Rangers - The visitors have won only one of their last four games with a total of seven goals scored in that span. The club still ranks among the top 10 for goals scored this season though, and its recent struggles is giving us a low total here.

3. X-Factor - The over is 15-7-1 in the Oilers last 23 against Eastern Conference teams.

Selection: This is a play on NYR@EDM to go OVER the total (8*)