In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 31st at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 28-19-8 this season after they defeated San Jose in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 3-0 after the second period, but they tied the game with 59 seconds left and won in overtime. The Oilers out shot San Jose by a total of 32-20, won 60.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Hyman, McDavid, and Bouchard, while Ingram stopped 17 out of 20 shots, which was an .850 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Ducks by a score of 7-4 and the Capitals by a score of 6-5. The Oilers have won three games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Edmonton has scored 3.45 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 31.6% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 34 goals and 60 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 26 goals and 51 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 6-2-1 with a 3.23 goals against average and an .884 save percentage for the Oilers this season.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 31-14-10 this year after they defeated Calgary by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Minnesota had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored two late goals to seal the win. The Wild were out shot by a total of 30-24, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Boldy, Hinostroza, Kaprizov, and Yurov, while Gustavsson stopped 29 out of 30 shots, which was a .967 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Panthers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Wild have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 72 points. Minnesota has scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led Minnesota with 29 goals and 37 assists, while Matt Boldy has added 29 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Filip Gustavsson, who is 18-9-6 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wild have lost three of their last four road games following a win.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last 10 games when leading after the first period.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following an overtime win.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following an overtime win.
- The Wild have won the third period in each of their last four road games against the Oilers following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Wild’s last six road games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Saturday games at Rogers Place have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Oilers’ last 13 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last seven games.
- Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last seven Saturday night games.
Oilers vs Wild Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored 17 goals during that span. The Oilers are 15-8-4 at home this year, while the Wild are 15-8-3 on the road. Minnesota has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least four goals in all three of those wins. The Wild have gone over 6.5 goals in four of their last five games, while the Oilers have gone over 6.5 goals in four straight. I love both of these offenses, so I am going to take the over here.