Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Oilers

The Minnesota Wild clash with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, January 31.

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that the Oilers will beat the Wild. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -137.

Minnesota Wild claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-1 triumph against Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center made it back-to-back wins. Kirill Kaprizov was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Filip Gustavsson had an awesome game, keeping out 29 shots (.967).

Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating San Jose Sharks 4-3 (OT). It was a home success at Rogers Place. The goals were shared around between four players including Evan Bouchard.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild have claimed victories in the last two encounters against the Oilers. At Rogers Place, the scoreline was 1-0 and then we saw 5-2 at Xcel Energy Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Wild victories.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-3	3.3	.882	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 29.7% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.7 goals from 30.2 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Kirill Kaprizov is the top points scorer with 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists, with Quinn Hughes recording 14 points, 1 goal and 13 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.95 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Oilers have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 32.5 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 26.2 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.8%.

The top points scorer is Evan Bouchard with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Connor McDavid is next best after having 16 points, 4 goals and 12 assists. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 3.31 GAA with a .883 SV%, including one shutout.

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Get set for Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Edmonton Oilers on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -137 available that the home team win this NHL encounter.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Wild vs Oilers stats:

• Oilers have won 3 consecutive games.
• Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Oilers have won 11 of their last 20 games.

Oilers Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Hyman Over 2.5 Shots -185

Zach Hyman (Oilers) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. There is odds of -185 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 2 - 5 Oilers

There are odds of +1500 available that the Oilers land a 5-2 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Oilers

1-0

Wild

+7000

Oilers

+7000

2-0

Wild

+6600

Oilers

+6000

2-1

Wild

+1900

Oilers

+1800

3-0

Wild

+4500

Oilers

+4000

3-1

Wild

+2400

Oilers

+2200

3-2

Wild

+1000

Oilers

+950

4-0

Wild

+5500

Oilers

+4500

4-1

Wild

+2000

Oilers

+1700

4-2

Wild

+1700

Oilers

+1500

4-3

Wild

+1000

Oilers

+900

5-0

Wild

+9000

Oilers

+7500

5-1

Wild

+3300

Oilers

+2500

5-2

Wild

+1900

Oilers

+1500

5-3

Wild

+2200

Oilers

+1900

5-4

Wild

+1600

Oilers

+1500

6-0

Wild

+13000

Oilers

+10000

6-1

Wild

+7000

Oilers

+5000

6-2

Wild

+3500

Oilers

+2800

6-3

Wild

+2800

Oilers

+2200

6-4

Wild

+4000

Oilers

+3500

6-5

Wild

+3500

Oilers

+3400

7-0

Wild

+3500

Oilers

+14000

7-1

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+8000

7-2

Wild

+8000

Oilers

+6000

7-3

Wild

+5500

Oilers

+4500

7-4

Wild

+5500

Oilers

+4500

7-5

Wild

+8000

Oilers

+7500

7-6

Wild

+8000

Oilers

+8000

8-1

Wild

+8000

Oilers

+13000

8-2

Wild

+14000

Oilers

+11000

8-3

Wild

+13000

Oilers

+10000

8-4

Wild

+10000

Oilers

+8000

8-5

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+10000

8-6

Wild

+11000

Oilers

+14000

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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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Edmonton Oilers as -128 favorites for this game, implying that they are 56% likely to win. The market suggests that Minnesota Wild are least likely to win at +108.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -133.

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Moneyline

Wild

+108

Oilers

-128

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+175

Tie

+325

Oilers

+123

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-227

Oilers -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+110

Over 6.5

-133

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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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