| 22-35-8 | March 11, 2014, 08:00 PM | Xcel Energy Center | 34-22-8 |
The Wild get a visit from the Edmonton Oilers in hockey action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
Minnesota will face the 22-35-8 Oilers. In totals betting, the Wild are 18-30-16 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Oilers are 34-29-2 favoring the OVER.
View Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Odds and Stats.
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Wild as -191 Favorite earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for bettors hoping to turn a profit on totals.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 19-ranked Wild and the No. 26-rated Oilers in this matchup.
Edmonton lost its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Kings on March 9. Bettors who backed the Kings at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Minnesota lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Blues on March 9. Bettors who backed the Blues at -124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 2.47 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.26 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 18.5% while the Oilers defense kills off 81.94% of their penalties.
Next up:
Edmonton at St. Louis, Thursday, March 13th
Minnesota home to New York, Thursday, March 13th
