The Edmonton Oilers were hit with a cold dose of reality last time out – and things don’t get any easier Tuesday night as they host the red-hot Minnesota Wild.
The Oilers dropped a 5-1 decision to the slumping Los Angeles Kings for just their second loss in 11 games at Rogers Place this season. And the competition rises significantly Tuesday, with the Wild having risen to the top of the Central Division standings on the strength of a six-game winning streak.
Wild vs. Oilers NHL Betting Odds
Edmonton is the favourite as expected given its impressive home record, but you shouldn’t be surprised to see bettors look to secure value on the underdog Wild (+108). Minnesota has steamrolled the competition of late, outscoring its last six opponents by a 28-12 margin to improve its overall goal differential to +21, second-best in the Western Conference. The Wild have also won five of the past seven meetings between the teams.
You don’t see as many 6.5s these days, but this game should hold steady there given that Minnesota and Edmonton rank third and fourth, respectively, in the NHL in goals per game. The Oilers are a red-hot 8-2-1 to the Over at home this season, while the Wild are 16-8 O/U for the season but just 5-7 on the road. The clubs have surpassed the total in four of their last six meetings, including a 5-3 Minnesota win in their last showdown back on Feb. 21, 2020.
Minnesota Wild
That the Wild find themselves among the NHL’s highest-scoring teams is a mild surprise; they had just two players surpass the 40-point plateau last season. Even more shocking is the fact that Minnesota is thriving despite owning one of the worst power-play units in the NHL. The Wild rank 29th out of 32 teams with a 13.9-percent success rate, and have done the majority of their damage on 5-on-5, ranking second overall with 63 goals in that situation.
Edmonton Oilers
If this game is decided with the man advantage, you have to give a huge edge to the home team. The Oilers continue to run roughshod over the rest of the league when it comes to power-play potency, ranking first in man-advantage goals (24) and success rate (34.3 percent). They’re also a top-6 team on the penalty kill (85.1 percent) and have scored four shorthanded goals on the season, behind only the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights (six).
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Wild vs. Oilers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 6 Dec 8:52pm | MIN | -1.5 +177 | U +6.5 -120 |
| Closing 7 Dec 11:16pm | MIN | -1.5 +179 | O +6.5 -129 |
- Regular Season
Wild Team Leaders
| Points |
49 |
| + / - |
31 |
| Shots |
134 |
| Penalty Mins |
75 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
2.5 |
| Points |
59 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
147 |
| Penalty Mins |
31 |
| Wins |
15 |
| GAA |
2.93 |
- Regular Season
Oilers Team Leaders
| Points |
49 |
| + / - |
31 |
| Shots |
134 |
| Penalty Mins |
75 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
2.5 |
| Points |
59 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
147 |
| Penalty Mins |
31 |
| Wins |
15 |
| GAA |
2.93 |
Injuries
Nico Sturm (C)
Jon Merrill (D)
Ryan Hartman (RW)
Brandon Duhaime (RW)
Alex Goligoski (D)
Jonas Brodin (D)
Brandon Duhaime (RW)
Kirill Kaprizov (LW)
Nick Bjugstad (C)
Jordan Greenway (LW)
Tyson Barrie (D)
Zack Kassian (RW)
Zach Hyman (LW)
Brendan Perlini (LW)
Stuart Skinner (G)
Mike Smith (G)
Kyle Turris (C)
Warren Foegele (LW)
Tyler Benson (LW)
Evan Bouchard (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nico Sturm (C) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 26 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Sturm has been added to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is up in the air when he will return. |
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| Jon Merrill (D) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 26 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Merrill has been shuttled to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undecided when he will return. |
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| Ryan Hartman (RW) | Prob Fri | Illness - 20 / 01 / 22 | 3-1 | 2-0-2 | + - |
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Hartman is managing a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play against the Blackhawks on Friday. |
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| Brandon Duhaime (RW) | Prob Fri | Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22 | 6-1 | 3-2-2 | + - |
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Duhaime has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol, and it is expected that he will take on the Ducks on Friday. |
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| Alex Goligoski (D) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 | 6-1 | 3-2-2 | + - |
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Goligoski has wound up in the league's COVID-19 protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Jonas Brodin (D) | Early Feb | Upper Body - 07 / 01 / 22 | 6-1 | 3-2-2 | + - |
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Brodin is out of the lineup due to an upper-body injury, and he is not expected to return until the beginning of February. |
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| Brandon Duhaime (RW) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 | 6-2 | 4-2-2 | + - |
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Duhaime has ended up in the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undetermined how long he will remain on the shelf. |
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| Kirill Kaprizov (LW) | Prob Fri | Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 22 | 6-2 | 4-2-2 | + - |
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Kaprizov has been designated for the injured reserve list with an upper-body issue, but it is anticipated that he will be activated prior to Friday's matchup with the Ducks. |
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| Nick Bjugstad (C) | Mid Feb | Upper Body - 05 / 01 / 22 | 6-2 | 4-2-2 | + - |
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Bjugstad is out of commission due to an upper-body issue, and he is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. |
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| Jordan Greenway (LW) | Out indefinitely | Conditioning - 03 / 01 / 22 | 6-2 | 4-2-2 | + - |
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Greenway has hit the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 22 / 01 / 22 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Barrie has been ticketed for the injured reserve list with an upper-body injury, and the severity of the ailment is unclear. |
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| Zack Kassian (RW) | Ques Tues | Illness - 22 / 01 / 22 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Kassian was absent from the previous contest with a non-COVID illness, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Canucks on Tuesday. |
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| Zach Hyman (LW) | Prob Thurs | Conditioning - 20 / 01 / 22 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Hyman has been cleared to play in Thursday night's game versus Nashville after clearing COVID-19 protocol. |
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| Brendan Perlini (LW) | Prob Thurs | Undisclosed - 19 / 01 / 22 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Perlini is bothered by an unspecified injury, but it is likely that he will take on the Panthers on Thursday. |
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| Stuart Skinner (G) | Prob Sat | Conditioning - 17 / 01 / 22 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Skinner has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, and it is likely that he will return for Saturday's showdown with the Flames. |
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| Mike Smith (G) | Late Feb | Thumb - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-5 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Smith has been designated for the long term injured reserve list with a partial tear in a tendon of his thumb, and he is not expected to be available until the early part of February. |
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| Kyle Turris (C) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-5 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Turris has been posted to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undetermined how long he will remain on the shelf. |
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| Warren Foegele (LW) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 01 / 22 | 1-5 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Foegele has wound up in the league's COVID-19 protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Tyler Benson (LW) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 01 / 22 | 1-5 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Benson has been placed in the COVID-19 protocol, and a return date has yet to be confirmed. |
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| Evan Bouchard (D) | Prob Sat | Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22 | 1-5 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Bouchard has passed the COVID-19 protocol, and he is expected to lace up against the Senators on Saturday. |
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MINNESOTA WILD
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EDMONTON OILERS
4
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 6 Dec 8:52pm MIN -1.5 +177 U +6.5 -120 Closing 7 Dec 11:16pm MIN -1.5 +179 O +6.5 -129 -
- Regular Season
Wild Team Leaders
Points 49
+ / - 31
Shots 134
Penalty Mins 75
Wins 16
GAA 2.5
Points 59
+ / - 6
Shots 147
Penalty Mins 31
Wins 15
GAA 2.93
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- Regular Season
Oilers Team Leaders
Points 49
+ / - 31
Shots 134
Penalty Mins 75
Wins 16
GAA 2.5
Points 59
+ / - 6
Shots 147
Penalty Mins 31
Wins 15
GAA 2.93
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Injuries
Nico Sturm (C)
Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 01 / 22Jon Merrill (D)
Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 01 / 22Ryan Hartman (RW)
Prob Fri Illness - 20 / 01 / 22Brandon Duhaime (RW)
Prob Fri Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22Alex Goligoski (D)
Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22Jonas Brodin (D)
Early Feb Upper Body - 07 / 01 / 22Brandon Duhaime (RW)
Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22Kirill Kaprizov (LW)
Prob Fri Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 22Nick Bjugstad (C)
Mid Feb Upper Body - 05 / 01 / 22Jordan Greenway (LW)
Out indefinitely Conditioning - 03 / 01 / 22Tyson Barrie (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 22 / 01 / 22Zack Kassian (RW)
Ques Tues Illness - 22 / 01 / 22Zach Hyman (LW)
Prob Thurs Conditioning - 20 / 01 / 22Brendan Perlini (LW)
Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 19 / 01 / 22Stuart Skinner (G)
Prob Sat Conditioning - 17 / 01 / 22Mike Smith (G)
Late Feb Thumb - 13 / 01 / 22Kyle Turris (C)
Out indefinitely Illness - 12 / 01 / 22Warren Foegele (LW)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 01 / 22Tyler Benson (LW)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 01 / 22Evan Bouchard (D)
Prob Sat Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nico Sturm (C) Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Sturm has been added to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is up in the air when he will return.
Jon Merrill (D) Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Merrill has been shuttled to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undecided when he will return.
Ryan Hartman (RW) Prob Fri Illness - 20 / 01 / 22 3-1 2-0-2 + - Hartman is managing a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play against the Blackhawks on Friday.
Brandon Duhaime (RW) Prob Fri Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22 6-1 3-2-2 + - Duhaime has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol, and it is expected that he will take on the Ducks on Friday.
Alex Goligoski (D) Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 6-1 3-2-2 + - Goligoski has wound up in the league's COVID-19 protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Jonas Brodin (D) Early Feb Upper Body - 07 / 01 / 22 6-1 3-2-2 + - Brodin is out of the lineup due to an upper-body injury, and he is not expected to return until the beginning of February.
Brandon Duhaime (RW) Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 6-2 4-2-2 + - Duhaime has ended up in the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undetermined how long he will remain on the shelf.
Kirill Kaprizov (LW) Prob Fri Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 22 6-2 4-2-2 + - Kaprizov has been designated for the injured reserve list with an upper-body issue, but it is anticipated that he will be activated prior to Friday's matchup with the Ducks.
Nick Bjugstad (C) Mid Feb Upper Body - 05 / 01 / 22 6-2 4-2-2 + - Bjugstad is out of commission due to an upper-body issue, and he is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Jordan Greenway (LW) Out indefinitely Conditioning - 03 / 01 / 22 6-2 4-2-2 + - Greenway has hit the COVID-19 protocol list, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyson Barrie (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 22 / 01 / 22 1-3 1-3 + - Barrie has been ticketed for the injured reserve list with an upper-body injury, and the severity of the ailment is unclear.
Zack Kassian (RW) Ques Tues Illness - 22 / 01 / 22 1-3 1-3 + - Kassian was absent from the previous contest with a non-COVID illness, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Canucks on Tuesday.
Zach Hyman (LW) Prob Thurs Conditioning - 20 / 01 / 22 1-4 2-3 + - Hyman has been cleared to play in Thursday night's game versus Nashville after clearing COVID-19 protocol.
Brendan Perlini (LW) Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 19 / 01 / 22 1-4 2-3 + - Perlini is bothered by an unspecified injury, but it is likely that he will take on the Panthers on Thursday.
Stuart Skinner (G) Prob Sat Conditioning - 17 / 01 / 22 1-4 2-3 + - Skinner has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, and it is likely that he will return for Saturday's showdown with the Flames.
Mike Smith (G) Late Feb Thumb - 13 / 01 / 22 1-5 2-3-1 + - Smith has been designated for the long term injured reserve list with a partial tear in a tendon of his thumb, and he is not expected to be available until the early part of February.
Kyle Turris (C) Out indefinitely Illness - 12 / 01 / 22 1-5 2-3-1 + - Turris has been posted to the COVID-19 protocol, and it is undetermined how long he will remain on the shelf.
Warren Foegele (LW) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 01 / 22 1-5 2-3-1 + - Foegele has wound up in the league's COVID-19 protocol, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Tyler Benson (LW) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 01 / 22 1-5 2-3-1 + - Benson has been placed in the COVID-19 protocol, and a return date has yet to be confirmed.
Evan Bouchard (D) Prob Sat Conditioning - 08 / 01 / 22 1-5 2-3-1 + - Bouchard has passed the COVID-19 protocol, and he is expected to lace up against the Senators on Saturday.