Read the latest betting picks and predictions for tonight's matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) and Minnesota Wild (27-13-4), courtesy of our friends at Daily Faceoff.
Edmonton edged the Los Angeles Kings in a low-scoring game on Monday, with Connor McDavid scoring the lone goal on his 28th birthday in front of the home crowd. Now, the Oilers head back on the road, having played six of their last eight games away from home. They’ll play three more road games before returning to Rogers Place for a season-long six-game homestand.
Wednesday’s matchup marks Edmonton’s final regular-season meeting with the Wild. Historically, the Oilers have struggled in Minnesota but snapped a six-game losing streak in the State of Hockey with a commanding 7-1 win on Dec. 12. They did drop a 5-3 decision to Minnesota at home on Nov. 21, but with their current form and the Wild’s injury concerns, Edmonton appears well-positioned to take the season series.
Minnesota has a one-day rest advantage, but any benefit is likely offset by the absence of several key players, including Kirill Kaprizov. The 27-year-old has missed nine straight games with a lower-body injury and isn’t ready to return. Additionally, the Wild are without their top three defensemen—Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin, and Brock Faber. Spurgeon and Brodin aren’t expected back, while Faber’s status for Wednesday remains uncertain.
Despite these challenges, the Wild have managed to win six of their last 10 games. However, their underlying metrics have declined. Since the holiday break, Minnesota ranks 31st in shots (both for and against) and sits among the bottom 10 in expected goals percentage. In contrast, Edmonton ranks second in expected goals and fifth in shot attempts since the start of November, positioning the Oilers for another strong performance.
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EDM Oilers | -225 ML |
MIN Wild | +185 ML |
Puck Line | EDM Oilers -1.5 (+115) |
Total Goals | O/U 6.0 |
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