Pick 2: Clayton Keller over 2.5 SOG(-150)

Trust the numbers and take the over on Clayton Keller's 2.5 shots on goal in tonight's showdown between the Arizona Coyotes and the Edmonton Oilers.

If you're looking for an edge in tonight's NHL matchup between the Arizona Coyotes and the Edmonton Oilers, look no further than Clayton Keller's shots on goal (SOG). The stats don't lie, and they're telling us to hammer the over on the 2.5 SOG line for the young Coyotes star.

Clayton Keller has been on fire this season, notching a franchise-record 12-game point streak and becoming the first Coyote to hit 80 points in a season since Keith Tkachuk back in the 1996-97 campaign. Keller's been shooting the puck with authority, and his recent numbers back up our over 2.5 SOG prediction.

On the season, Keller's averaging 2.65 SOG – already a solid stat. But when you break it down further, things get even more interesting. At home, he's averaging 3.03 SOG, and on the road, he's averaging 2.31 SOG. Tonight's game is at home, so we're already liking our chances with the over.

If you're still not convinced, let's take a deeper dive into Keller's SOG trends. This season, he's had more than 2.5 SOG in 36 games and less than 2.5 SOG in 38 games. However, over the last 20 games, he's been trending up, averaging 3.5 SOG and hitting over 2.5 SOG in 14 of those contests.

Zoom in even closer, and the numbers get even better for our over 2.5 SOG pick. Over the last 10 games, Keller's been a shooting machine, averaging 4.2 SOG and hitting the over in 8 of those matchups. And in his last 5 games? The dude's been straight-up unstoppable, averaging 5.0 SOG and going over 2.5 SOG in every single one of those games.

Keller's upward trend is undeniable, and we'd be foolish not to ride the wave as he faces off against the Oilers tonight. Sure, in his two previous games against Edmonton, he's only averaged 2.0 SOG. But given his current form and the fact that this game is at home, we're banking on Keller to continue lighting up the shot counter.

Coyotes head coach André Tourigny has praised Keller for his hard work and competitive spirit, noting that he "drives the bus" for the team and has been instrumental in their recent success. With Arizona fighting for every point and Keller's shot totals soaring, there's no reason to believe he'll slow down against the Oilers.

So, to all our fellow sports bettors out there, trust the numbers and the momentum. Clayton Keller is on a tear, and we're expecting him to fire off more than 2.5 shots on goal tonight. Hammer the over and enjoy the show as Keller continues to light up the NHL this season.