The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Edmonton and Minnesota Wild on Saturday, with the host Oilers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Wild to win this game 3.5-2.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Edmonton will face the 39-22-7 Wild. In totals betting, the Oilers are 33-32-2 in over under betting so far this season while the Minnesota Wild are 36-29-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Minnesota injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 28 (Edmonton Oilers) and the No. 4 (Minnesota Wild) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers No. 21-ranked offense (2.82 goals per game) against a Minnesota Wild defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.85 goals per game allowed. The Oilers Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.2% rate while the Wild have a 80.52% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Canucks on March 09. Bettors who backed the Wild at -167 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Colorado, Tuesday, March 13th
Edmonton at Calgary, Tuesday, March 13th