- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Wild
- Wild vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Minnesota Wild (31-14) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (28-19) on Jan. 31 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Wild vs. Oilers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Wild | +1.5 -220 | 6.5 +100 | +110 |
| Oilers | -1.5 +180 | 6.5 -120 | -120 |
Wild vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 65.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.35 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+11.35 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+8.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.70 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+8.30 Units / 30% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+10.15 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.20 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+6.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+6.30 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+4.50 Units / 12% ROI)
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 29-26 against the spread this NHL season (+7.25 Units / 8.85% ROI).
- Wild are 31-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units /1.9% ROI
- Wild are 31-23 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 8.22% ROI
- Wild are 23-31 when betting the Under for -9.8 Units /-16.5% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 22-33 against the spread this NHL season (-5.4 Units /-8.3% ROI).
- Oilers are 28-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.05 Units / -13.19% ROI
- Oilers are 30-23 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 7.8% ROI
- Oilers are 23-30 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -15.74% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Oilers vs Wild
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +105 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +120 |
| Leon Draisaitl (Edm) | +130 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +140 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +170 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 1.5 +165 | 1.5 -220 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 -115 | 3.5 -118 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 +125 | 3.5 -175 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Wild are winless (0-19) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .122
The Wild are 30-24 (.556) this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild were 27-14 (.659) when creating 14 or more high danger chances last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .568
The Wild were 21-12 (.636) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Oilers are 74-59 (.556) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 2-5 (.286) when tied after the second period this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 123-91 (.575) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have scored on 24% of cycle chances in the first period this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Wild have 1.4 rush chances per game in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Wild have scored on 7% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have 65.00 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 4.24 expected goals per game this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.11
The Oilers have scored 21 power play goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 1.20 expected goals per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 27% of second chance opportunities this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 28% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 23% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
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