Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 8:30 PM ET between the Edmonton Oilers and the Minnesota Wild features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Oilers vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (5.5 goals) 17 times this season.
• A total of 14 of Minnesota’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Oilers (3.00) and Wild (3.21).
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.2 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -146

• The Oilers have won 54.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (13-11).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -146 or shorter, Edmonton has compiled a 10-7 record (winning 58.8% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Oilers have a 59.3% chance to win.

Wild Moneyline: +122

• In eight games as the underdog on the moneyline, Minnesota has pulled off the upset four times.
• The Wild have won three games with moneyline odds of +122 or longer (in six such games).
• Minnesota’s implied probability to win this matchup is 45.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Edmonton 2

Oilers Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Edmonton, Connor McDavid has put up 38 points.
• Having scored 20 goals and adding 18 assists, Leon Draisaitl is a strong contributor for Edmonton through 28 games.
• On 70 shots (for six goals) and 14 assists, Evan Bouchard has created 20 points this season.
• As Edmonton’s top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 10 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 52 goals with 442 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov is a key offensive option for Minnesota, with 43 points this season. He has recorded 18 goals and 25 assists in 27 games.
• Matthew Boldy is a top scorer for Minnesota, with 28 total points this season. He has netted 12 goals and provided 16 assists in 28 games.
• Marco Rossi has scored 10 goals and contributed 14 assists for Minnesota, giving him a point total of 24.
• Filip Gustavsson has a record of 14-4-3 in 21 games this season, conceding 44 goals (2.1 goals against average) with 560 saves and a .927 save percentage, fourth-best in the league.

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Edmonton vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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