Oilers vs Wild Prediction and NHL Tips - 24 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 23, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Feb 22, 2024, 7:21PM
The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Rogers Place on Saturday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Oilers vs Wild game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs Wild
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Edmonton-Minnesota NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 61% chance of defeating the Wild at Rogers Place.
More: Oilers vs Wild Simulated 10,000 Times
Oilers vs Wild: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Rogers Place are shown here:
- Head to Head: Oilers $1.59, Wild $2.66
- Line: Oilers -1.5 ($2.44), Wild +1.5 ($1.66)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.79, Under $2.22
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Oilers at $1.59 and the Wild at $2.66.
The Oilers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Wild, with odds of $2.44 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Wild (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.66.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.79 and odds for the Under at $2.22.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Oilers vs Wild game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Oilers vs Wild: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.66 with Betfair (1.6% edge)
- Line: Wild +1.5 at $1.66 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.22 with Betfair (2.6% edge)
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wild to win is our recommended option due to the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.22) that are available from Betfair.
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Oilers vs Wild: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Edmonton vs Minnesota on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live updates.
Oilers vs Wild: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs Wild? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Oilers vs Wild.
McDavid has a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 43.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 9.1% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 7.6% probability
- Zach Hyman: 6.2% probability
- Evander Kane: 5.7% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.2% probability
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 8.4% probability
- Matt Boldy: 6.2% probability
- Joel Ek: 5.9% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 4.0% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 4.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 43.2% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 40.7% probability
- Zach Hyman: 33.4% probability
- Evander Kane: 30.8% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 25.7% probability
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 43.2% probability
- Matt Boldy: 33.7% probability
- Joel Ek: 32.7% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 23.6% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 21.9% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Edmonton vs Minnesota match-up at Rogers Place.
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Oilers vs Wild: Preview
The game between the Oilers and Wild at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday 24 February 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Rogers Place
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Edmonton vs Minnesota predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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