Oilers vs. Wild Prediction & Picks - December 12

The Edmonton Oilers (16-10-2) visit the Minnesota Wild (19-5-4) at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, December 12 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers have won three straight games.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Wild are 7-2-1 while totaling 29 total goals (three power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.8%). They have given up 22 goals.

Oilers vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final result of Wild 4, Oilers 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Wild (+118)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers are 16-10-2 overall and 5-2-7 in overtime matchups.
• Edmonton is 6-1-2 (14 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Edmonton has scored exactly two goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
• The Oilers are 15-1-1 in the 17 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 31 points).
• In the 10 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 14 points after finishing 6-2-2.
• In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 14-8-2 (30 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild have a record of 19-5-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime games.
• Minnesota has earned 14 points (6-1-2) in its nine games decided by one goal.
• Across the seven games this season the Wild ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
• Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
• The Wild have earned 36 points in their 20 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 9-1-2 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Minnesota has posted a record of 10-2-2 (22 points).
• The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Wild finished 9-3-2 in those matchups (20 points).

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Oilers vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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