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+).
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.
- 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)
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.
Oilers at Wild picks and predictions
Prediction
Wild 5, Oilers 3
Moneyline
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.