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Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET

Venue: Xcel Energy Center — Saint Paul, MN

Article updated Jan 15, 2:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Minnesota Wild in a highly anticipated matchup between two top teams in the Western Conference. The Oilers, with a 27-13-3

Game outlook

The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Minnesota Wild in a highly anticipated matchup between two top teams in the Western Conference. The Oilers, with a 27-13-3 record and two consecutive wins, hold the second-best record in the Pacific Division. The Wild, sporting a 27-13-4 record and seven wins in their last 10 games, currently sit in second place in the Central Division. The betting odds favor Edmonton, opening at -180 and remaining stable. For more insights on who might come out on top in this game, be sure to check out our Oilers vs Wild prediction and consider using sportsbook promo codes for potential savings.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -180 | Wild +159

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+140) | Wild +1.5 (-165)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 64%.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been performing exceptionally well this season, with their offense scoring an average of 3.26 goals per game. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been leading the top line with 48 goals and 75 assists, while other players such as Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Connor Brown have also been contributing significantly to the team's success. On the defensive end, players like Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse have been instrumental in opening up opportunities for the offense. The defense has also been strong recently, allowing only 2.72 goals per game. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been a standout player with impressive save percentages and goals-against averages. With a power ranking of 1, Edmonton is ranked 9th in offense and defense and holds a record of 8-2 this season. For those looking to enhance their handicapping, NHL Predictions are available to help analyze and predict game outcomes.

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Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild are performing well this season despite their struggles on offense, averaging 2.95 goals per game with a top-heavy scoring lineup led by Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy. The defense, on the other hand, is one of the best in the NHL, allowing only 2.73 goals per game and showing strong performances from players like Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has also been a standout player with impressive stats. Ultimately, choosing strong hockey handicappers can help maximize profits for those betting on the Wild. In terms of rankings, the Wild are ranked 29th overall but are 16th in offense, 8th in defense, and have a record of 8-3. In recent matchups, Edmonton has a slight edge with a 2-1-0 record against Minnesota.

Edmonton Oilers Look to Extend Win Streak on the Road against Minnesota Wild

The Edmonton Oilers, currently on a two-game win streak, are poised to continue their success on the road against the Minnesota Wild. With key players such as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge, the Oilers' dynamic forward unit is expected to create scoring opportunities and dominate possession of the puck. Defensively, the Oilers are well-equipped to stifle the Wild's offense, with players like Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm strategically shutting down plays and allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to showcase his skills between the pipes. Based on these factors, it is anticipated that the Oilers will secure a convincing victory over the Wild and cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Oilers vs Wild archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Oilers vs Wild matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Edmonton Oilers-180 → -220Moved
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild+155 → +181Moved
  • Spread · Edmonton Oilers-1 (+123) → -1.5 (+110)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild+1 (-150) → +1.5 (-134)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Edmonton Oilers
8-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T07:30:51.978Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-12Edmonton Oilers 7 · Minnesota Wild 1
  • 2024-11-21Minnesota Wild 5 · Edmonton Oilers 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Edmonton Oilers defeated Minnesota Wild 5-3

Edmonton Oilers defeated Minnesota Wild 5-3 on January 15, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Edmonton Oilers' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+110) spread, Edmonton Oilers covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Minnesota Wild +155Loss
  • KrockpicksMoneyline · Edmonton Oilers -185Win
  • 1188460207Total · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Edmonton Oilers -185Win
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Minnesota Wild +160Loss
  • TphamMoneyline · Minnesota Wild +168Loss
  • Teddy718Moneyline · Edmonton Oilers -190Win
  • MookiebetsTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win