Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for NHL on 1/31

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The Minnesota Wild are set to visit the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL regular season game. The Wild hold a record of 31-14-10 and rank second in the Western Central Division. Their head coach, John Hynes, will lead them into Rogers Place for this Saturday night game.

On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers have a record of 28-19-8. They are fifth in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division. Kris Knoblauch, the head coach, will guide the Oilers as they aim to defend their home ice against the visiting Wild.

Wild vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild +115, Edmonton Oilers -137

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been performing well in their recent games. They secured a 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames, with Kirill Kaprizov contributing one goal and one assist. The team managed 24 shots on goal and had strong defensive efforts with 15 blocks.

In their game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Wild won 4-3. Joel Eriksson Ek stood out with one goal and one assist, while Yakov Trenin added another goal. The Wild recorded 21 hits, showing their physical play on the ice.

Despite a close 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Wild had two power play goals. Kirill Kaprizov was a key player with one goal and one assist. The Wild continue to rely on their top skaters to make a difference in tight games.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have been on a roll in their recent home games. They secured a close win against the San Jose Sharks with a score of 4-3. Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl were key players, both contributing a goal and two assists each.

In their game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers won 7-4. Mattias Ekholm stood out with a hat trick, while Leon Draisaitl helped with four assists. The Oilers managed to hold off the Ducks despite being outshot 41 to 32.

The Oilers faced a tough game against the Washington Capitals but pulled through with a 6-5 win. Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard both had standout performances, with McDavid scoring two goals and Bouchard adding three. The team showed strong offensive skills, taking 40 shots on goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored with a moneyline of -137 against the Minnesota Wild. The Oilers have strong skater stats, ranking 2nd in goals and assists. With these stats, they are likely to win. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Minnesota 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have high rankings in goals, with Edmonton at 2nd and Minnesota at 9th. This suggests a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to bet on the over at 6.5 (-118), with a projected total of 7 goals.