The Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) travel to face off against the Minnesota Wild (27-13-4) on Wednesday, January 15th. This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and televised on TNT. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:30 ET.
Oilers vs Wild
The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 27-13-3. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5-goal line.
All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with 0:03 left to secure the victory.
The Minnesota Wild Are Coming Off A Win
The Wild improved to 27-13-4 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but Toronto tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.
Edmonton Offense Breakdown
Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.
The Oilers scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 8.
Wild Offense Breakdown
In their recent game against Toronto, the Wild took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Ryan Hartman opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy secured the win with his sixth goal, 2:14 into overtime.
Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild had 15 giveaways in the game, and none of their goals came on the power play.
Edmonton Team Defense
Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry momentum from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits. Both goals they allowed came at inopportune times, however, with the first coming 4:33 into the 2nd period and the second coming 4:28 into the 3rd period.
Minnesota Team Defense
Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson had a strong outing, making 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits.
Oilers vs Wild Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 4-6 ATS.
- The Wild are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Minnesota has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.
Oilers vs Wild Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Wild to come out with a win against the Oilers while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +158, I’m placing my bet on the Wild to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Wild winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Wild straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:January 15, 2025 Oilers, Wild