Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Oilers

The Minnesota Wild square off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, December 2.

Let’s shoot for Over 5.5 to be scored when the Wild and the Oilers clash. There’s an appealing -143 available which can be snapped up.

Minnesota Wild have won four straight road games. Most recently, they lost 3-2 (SO) at home to Buffalo Sabres at Xcel Energy Center. Kirill Kaprizov and Matthew Boldy each scored one goal. Goalie Filip Gustavsson had 30 saves (.938).

Edmonton Oilers won last time out by a 4-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. The goals were shared around between four players including Zach Hyman. Stuart Skinner got a shutout making 26 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers have beaten the Wild in their last two meetings, winning by 7-1 and 5-3 scorelines. Both encounters were played at Xcel Energy Center. We’ve seen six Wild wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-8-6	2.7	.911	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-15-9	2.9	.889	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

8 wins and 0 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 1.4 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.6%.

Matthew Boldy is the top points scorer with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, with Kirill Kaprizov racking up 10 points, 8 goals and 2 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 1.72 goal against average with a .931 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.8 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after registering 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.29 GAA with a .879 SV%, including one shutout.

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Generous odds of -143 look too good to miss when it comes to going over the total line. We should see lots of scoring power on show when it comes to this NHL encounter.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Wild vs Oilers stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wild games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oilers games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Oilers games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Oilers games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 6 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leon Draisaitl Over 0.5 Assists -141

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) has finished with at least one assist in 7 straight games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -141 when it comes to a Player Assists bet which looks like a value pick.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 4 - 3 Oilers

Let’s go for the Wild to win 4-3, a bet which is available at +1050. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Oilers

1-0

Wild

+5500

Oilers

+5500

2-0

Wild

+5000

Oilers

+5000

2-1

Wild

+1500

Oilers

+1500

3-0

Wild

+4000

Oilers

+3000

3-1

Wild

+2000

Oilers

+1800

3-2

Wild

+900

Oilers

+850

4-0

Wild

+5000

Oilers

+3500

4-1

Wild

+1900

Oilers

+1400

4-2

Wild

+1700

Oilers

+1500

4-3

Wild

+1050

Oilers

+1000

5-0

Wild

+9000

Oilers

+6000

5-1

Wild

+3300

Oilers

+2200

5-2

Wild

+2000

Oilers

+1400

5-3

Wild

+2500

Oilers

+2200

5-4

Wild

+2000

Oilers

+1900

6-0

Wild

+13000

Oilers

+9000

6-1

Wild

+7500

Oilers

+5000

6-2

Wild

+4000

Oilers

+2500

6-3

Wild

+3400

Oilers

+2500

6-4

Wild

+5000

Oilers

+4500

6-5

Wild

+5000

Oilers

+4500

7-0

Wild

+5000

Oilers

+14000

7-1

Wild

+12500

Oilers

+8000

7-2

Wild

+10000

Oilers

+6600

7-3

Wild

+6600

Oilers

+5000

7-4

Wild

+7000

Oilers

+5500

7-5

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+10000

7-6

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+11000

8-1

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+13000

8-2

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+11000

8-3

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+12000

8-4

Wild

+13000

Oilers

+10000

8-5

Wild

+13000

Oilers

+12500

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Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this game, Edmonton Oilers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -152 Moneyline betting odds. Minnesota Wild are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +126.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +106.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Wild

+126

Oilers

-152

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+185

Tie

+325

Oilers

+115

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-196

Oilers -1.5

+158

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

If you have a view on Player Goals, Powerplay Points, Assists, Shots or Goaltender Saves, then the player and goalie prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.00 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 21.4
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 8.9
• Faceoff Wins : 22.7
• Hits: 16.2
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 16.3
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

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