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Rogers Place, Edmonton
Indoor
Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9:00 PM ET
Minnesota Wild
6-3 · 2-3 awayWWLWW
VS
Edmonton Oilers
6-2 · 1-2 at homeWWWLW

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks · Tue 20 Oct

Our model graded 11 markets for Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers and backs Minnesota Wild 2.5 hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $126.

8
Game markets graded
3
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Minnesota Wild 2.5
Minnesota Wild 2.5 Puck Lines
You bet$10 If it wins$12.60Best price-385
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win80.6%
The price says79.4%

The model graded 11 markets for Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $126 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9:00 PM ET at Rogers Place.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Puck Lines Minnesota Wild 2.5 High81% chance -385
Spread Members only High67% chance Members
Puck Lines Members only High67% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean42% chance Members
3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot29% chance Members
2nd Period Puck Line Members only Long-shot32% chance Members
Shots on Goal × 2 props Highup to 68% Members
Blocked Shots × 1 prop Highup to 74% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Minnesota Wild are the model's favourite to beat Edmonton Oilers, with a 50% chance to win. Kick-off Tue 20 Oct, 9:00 PM ET at Rogers Place. Best bet: Minnesota Wild 2.5 at -385.
How they've been scoring this season
Minnesota WildEdmonton Oilers
Won-lost6-36-2
Goals scored per game3.14.6
Goals allowed per game2.33.0
On the road / at home2-3 away1-2 at home
Last 5 gamesWWLWWWWWLW
Their games average 6.5 total goals this season.
From the 9 Minnesota Wild and 8 Edmonton Oilers games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Oilers about 5 in 10 to win. Now: about 6 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Minnesota Wildabout 4 in 10$2.24 (+124)$2.20 (+120)
Oilersabout 6 in 10$1.81 (-123)$1.77 (-130)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.00 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 26 books we check.

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Game picks

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Puck Lines
Minnesota Wild
2.5
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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market drifted away from Over on this game.

Line movement

▼ moved toward Over
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Minnesota Wild

  • Olli Maatta DOut
  • Nico Sturm COut
  • Jared Spurgeon DOut
  • Filip Gustavsson GOut
  • Marcus Foligno LWOut
  • Nick Foligno LWOut
  • Brock Faber DOut

Edmonton Oilers

  • Jason Dickinson COut
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins COut
  • Alec Regula DOut
  • Matt Savoie COut
  • Frederik Andersen GOut
  • Mattias Janmark COut
  • Atro Leppanen DOut
Availability updated Oct 19, 1:58AM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 14 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Availability14 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 21 Oct

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

On October 20, 2026 our model has run Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Minnesota Wild To Win (+114), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Minnesota Wild To Win (+114)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Minnesota Wild are visiting the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, and both teams have been playing well lately, each winning six or seven of their last ten games. The Wild have a solid lineup, and their shooting balance could help them find the net against Edmonton. This matchup is pretty even, but the Wild's recent form gives them a good chance to pull off a win. The Oilers have some players new to the team, which can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges. It should be a competitive game, but I think the Wild can take this one.

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Edmonton Oilers -0.5 2nd Period Puck Line (+150)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Edmonton Oilers have been in solid form, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They will be looking to keep that momentum going at home against the Minnesota Wild. The Oilers have a chance to take the lead in the second period, making the bet on them to be ahead by at least one goal a good option. The Wild are no slouches either, winning 6 of their last 10 games, which shows they can compete. But with the Oilers playing well at Rogers Place, there's a good chance they'll perform strongly in the second period. The main risk here is that both teams are closely matched, so it could go either way.

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Minnesota Wild 3-Way Moneyline (+175)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Edmonton Oilers have been in solid form, winning seven out of their last ten games. However, they face a tough challenge against the Minnesota Wild, who have also won six of their last ten. Both teams are strong, but the Wild have shown they can compete well on the road, making this matchup interesting. Betting on the Minnesota Wild as the underdog feels promising since they have a real shot at pulling off a win. A key risk is that the Oilers are playing at home, where they usually have an advantage. Still, with both teams playing well, this game could go either way, making the Wild a tempting pick at those odds.

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Ryan Hartman Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (+100)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Ryan Hartman has been pretty active lately, and that's why I like this pick. He plays for the Minnesota Wild, who have been winning 6 out of their last 10 games. With the Oilers at home, they'll be looking to keep the pressure on, which could lead to more chances for Hartman to fire off some shots. The bet here is for Hartman to have over 1.5 shots on goal. Given how he has been playing, our numbers give this a good chance. The biggest risk is that both teams are competitive, so it might not be easy for him to find those opportunities. Still, it feels like a solid shot at a win.

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Vasily Podkolzin Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (-135)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The odds for Vasily Podkolzin to have under 2.5 shots on goal look pretty solid at -135. The Edmonton Oilers have been winning a lot lately, but they are facing a Minnesota Wild team that is also in decent form. Podkolzin might find it tough to get his shots off, especially with both teams having strong defenses lately. One thing to consider is how close the teams are in general performance. Both the Oilers and the Wild are well-matched, so Podkolzin could struggle to find open chances. With the way these games have been going, there's a good chance he stays below that 2.5 mark.

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Jonas Brodin Under 2.5 Blocked Shots (-149)

Odds correct at time of publishing

For the bet to hit tonight, Jonas Brodin needs to have under 2.5 blocked shots against the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers have been scoring well lately, winning seven out of their last ten games, which means they could keep the puck moving and have fewer shots blocked. Plus, with the Oilers playing at home, they might control the game better, leading to fewer chances for Brodin to step in front of the puck. That said, the Minnesota Wild have been strong lately too, winning six out of their last ten. This makes it a close matchup, so Brodin could step up his game, which is the main risk here. Still, the overall trend suggests he may not be as busy tonight, making this bet look promising.

That is our read — no bet on this board is a sure thing. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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Same game parlay

Written 21 Oct

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks

On Wednesday 21 October 2026, Edmonton Oilers play Minnesota Wild in the NHL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Blake Coleman (Minnesota Wild) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal, priced at -769 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Blake Coleman (Minnesota Wild) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-769)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Edmonton Oilers play Minnesota Wild in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Blake Coleman (Minnesota Wild) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -769 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.30 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Ryan Hartman (Minnesota Wild) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-400)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Edmonton Oilers play Minnesota Wild in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Ryan Hartman (Minnesota Wild) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -400 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $12.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) Over 0.5 Points (-400)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Edmonton Oilers play Minnesota Wild in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) Over 0.5 Points. It was priced at -400 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $12.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Edmonton Oilers v Minnesota Wild. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Player props

GOOD PRICE in green
PlayerTeamStat
Ryan Hartman Minnesota Wild Shots on Goal
Jonas Brodin Minnesota Wild Blocked Shots
Vasily Podkolzin Edmonton Oilers Shots on Goal

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Betting angles

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MoneylineModel leans Minnesota Wild+114
50%model win %
4-1last 5 record
GF/G3.4GA/G2.6Shots/G30.4vs Oilers3-2

Model leans Minnesota Wild to win, a 50% moneyline pick over Edmonton Oilers.

Puck LineMinnesota Wild +1.5+1.5 -227
75%model cover %
4-1last 5 record
GF/G3.4GA/G2.6Shots/G30.4vs Oilers3-2

Model backs Minnesota Wild +1.5 on the puck line, a 75% cover vs Edmonton Oilers.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton Oilers total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton Oilers — what the model found

Our model graded 11 betting markets for Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers — 8 on the game itself and 3 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

8
Game markets graded
3
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 11 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers — recent results

Edmonton Oilers have won 4 of their last 5 games; Minnesota Wild have won 4 of their last 5.

Edmonton Oilers — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W6–2UTAAway
L2–4UTAHome
W4–1LAAway
W3–1SJAway
W5–2ANAAway
Minnesota Wild — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W2–1CBJHome
W5–4STLHome
L2–5WPGAway
W4–2VGKHome
W4–1FLAAway

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers — recent meetings

These two have met 1 time recently: Edmonton Oilers won 0, Minnesota Wild won 1.

DateEdmonton OilersMinnesota WildWinner
Feb 137Minnesota Wild

Who’s out or in doubt

14 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Edmonton Oilers
PlayerStatus
Jason Dickinson COUT
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins COUT
Alec Regula DOUT
Matt Savoie COUT
Frederik Andersen GOUT
Mattias Janmark COUT
Atro Leppanen DOUT
Minnesota Wild
PlayerStatus
Olli Maatta DOUT
Nico Sturm COUT
Jared Spurgeon DOUT
Filip Gustavsson GOUT
Marcus Foligno LWOUT
Nick Foligno LWOUT
Brock Faber DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton Oilers — where the money went

Since betting opened on Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers, the market has moved away from Over across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Total Points — Over 6.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Under 6.5▲ Money came for this
Total Points — Under 6▲ Money came for this
Total Points — Over 6▼ Money drifted off this
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Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton Oilers — model preview

Edmonton Oilers v Minnesota Wild, 21 October 2026. Top of the list: Bobby Brink (Minnesota Wild) Over 0.5 Points. Our model likes 6 bets in this game.

On October 20, 2026 our model has run Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Minnesota Wild To Win (+114), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Wild vs Oilers, or as Oilers vs Wild. The next scheduled game is Tuesday 20 October 2026 at Rogers Place. The model has generated 8 game picks and 3 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Minnesota Wild 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sun 1 Feb 2026, Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers: the Wild won 7-3.

DateGameScoreWinner
1 Feb 2026Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton Oilers3–7Minnesota Wild
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