The Edmonton Oilers (16-12-0) and Minnesota Wild (14-11-2) meet Monday at XCel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Oilers won its last game Friday against the Wild in Edmonton, posting a 5-2 victory as the Over cashed. Edmonton is 3-1 in the last 4 games, and 6-2 in the last 8.
The Wild rebounded from Friday’s loss in Edmonton, winning 3-0 at Vancouver on Saturday behind backup goalie Filip Gustavsson. The Wild is a solid 5-2 in the last 7 games, including a 5-3 win over the Oilers at home on Dec. 1.
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Oilers at Wild odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oilers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Wild -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-230) | Wild -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)
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Oilers at Wild projected goalies
Jack Campbell (7-6-0, 4.12 GAA, .872 SV%) vs. Filip Gustavsson (5-4-1, 2.47 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)
Campbell coughed up 5 goals on 30 shots last time out in Minnesota, losing 5-3 to the Wild on Dec. 1, and he has conceded 3 or more goals in 4 straight outings, and 8 of his last 9 starts.
Gustavsson has won 4 straight starts, including a 35-save shutout at Vancouver on Saturday. His last loss was Nov. 17 at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins, when he allowed 5 goals on 31 shots.
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Oilers at Wild picks and predictions
Prediction
Wild 5, Oilers 3
The WILD (-125) are a solid play on home ice, especially against the very giving Campbell.
While the Oilers (+105) might be a tempting play based on the fact they’re 6-2 in the last 8 games, Edmonton has won just twice in the last 8 outings against teams with a winning overall record.
Puck line/Against the spread
The WILD -1.5 (+170) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line. Minnesota has cashed on the puck line at a 6-10 clip in 16 games as a favorite this season. One of those wins and covers came Dec. 1 at home against the Oilers +1.5 (-230).
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (-130) is a little pricey, but it’s worth it.
The Over is 7-1 in the last 8 games overall for the Oilers, while going 3-1-1 in the last 5 on the road. The Over is also 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in this series, including both meetings so far this season.
The Over is 8-1 in the last 9 games overall for the Wild, while hitting at a 5-0 clip in the last 5 against winning teams.
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