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The Edmonton Oilers (1-3-1) meet the Minnesota Wild (2-2-1) Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oiler vs. Wild odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Oilers are coming off a 3-2 OT loss at home against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, cashing the Under for the 2nd straight game after the total was 2-0-1 in the first 3 outings. As a favorite, Edmonton is 1-4 this season.
The Wild were on the short end of a 5-4 OT loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Minnesota has dropped 2 in a row at home after a 2-0 shutout win against the Florida Panthers to open the season. The Over has cashed in 4 straight outings since that shutout, too.
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Oilers at Wild odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oilers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Wild -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-250) | Wild -1.5 (+195)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Oilers at Wild projected goalies
Stuart Skinner (0-1-1, 4.29 GAA, .814 SV%) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (1-1-0, 3.55 GAA, .868 SV%)
Skinner has coughed up at least 3 goals in all 3 of his appearances so far. A reporter asked Leon Draisaitl about Skinner and the team’s struggles, and the All-Star forward had the tendy’s back. Skinner looked a lot better Saturday against the Jets, allowing 3 goals on 27 shots in an OT loss.
Fleury is projected to get the starting nod. He is looking to rebound after getting pounded for 5 goals on 25 shots in a 7-3 loss against the Los Angeles Kings last time out. It’s been hit or miss in his 2 starts, and he topped the Montreal Canadiens in his 1st outing on Oct. 17 at Bell Centre.
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Oilers at Wild picks and predictions
Prediction
Wild 5, Oilers 4
The WILD (-120) are worth playing lightly at home.
Xcel Energy Center has been a house of horrors for the Oilers (+100), going just 7-28 in the past 35 visits to the Twin Cities. And the Oilers are a dismal 14-37 in the past 51 meetings overall. Until Edmonton figures out its defense and goaltending situation, while also solving Minnesota, go against the Oil.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Oilers +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return if you’d like a little bit of insurance, and you just can’t bring yourself to play Edmonton straight. It’s not a recommended wager, however, as Edmonton has struggled mightily against Minnesota.
AVOID.
Over/Under
The OVER 6.5 (-115) is worth a look, but go with a half-unit at best.
First off, the Under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 meetings in this series. However, the Wild are on a 4-0 Over run since a shutout win in the season opener against the Panthers.
The Oilers have hit the Over in 6 of the past 8 road games dating back to last season, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 against Western Conference foes.
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