Oilers vs Wild Prediction and NHL Tips - 9 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 9, 2023, 2:09AM | Published: Dec 8, 2023, 2:09AM

The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Rogers Place on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Oilers vs Wild game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Oilers vs Wild

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Edmonton-Minnesota NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 61% chance of beating the Wild at Rogers Place.

More: Oilers vs Wild Match Centre

Oilers vs Wild: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Rogers Place are listed below:

Head to Head: Oilers $1.54, Wild $2.65
Line: Oilers -1.5 ($2.25), Wild +1.5 ($1.69)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.69, Under $2.20

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Oilers at $1.54 and the Wild at $2.65.

The Oilers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Wild, with odds of $2.25 currently on offer at PointsBet.

For the underdog Wild (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.69.

The Over/Under for Oilers vs Wild is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.69 and odds for the Under at $2.20.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Oilers vs Wild: Best Bets

Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.65 with bet365 (0.7% edge)
Line: Wild +1.5 at $1.69 with bet365 (60% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.20 with PointsBet (3.5% edge)

These Oilers vs Wild betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wild to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on 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 because of the better odds ($2.20) that are available from PointsBet.

Oilers vs Wild: Prediction

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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Edmonton vs Minnesota on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Oilers vs Wild: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs Wild? The latest 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 an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 43.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 8.1% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 7.9% probability
Zach Hyman: 6.4% probability
Evander Kane: 5.7% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.8% probability

Wild First Goal Scorer Tips

Kirill Kaprizov: 7.7% probability
Joel Ek: 5.1% probability
Ryan Hartman: 4.5% probability
Matt Boldy: 4.1% probability
Mats Zuccarello: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 43.2% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 40.0% probability
Zach Hyman: 34.2% probability
Evander Kane: 30.9% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 23.9% probability

Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Kirill Kaprizov: 39.7% probability
Joel Ek: 27.5% probability
Matt Boldy: 25.3% probability
Ryan Hartman: 24.5% probability
Mats Zuccarello: 22.0% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Edmonton vs Minnesota game at Rogers Place.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

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 9 December 2023
Time: 1:00pm AEDT
Venue: Rogers Place

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Edmonton vs Minnesota predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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