The Edmonton Oilers (10-8-2) host the Minnesota Wild (12-3-3) at Rogers Place on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a win. The Oilers are coming off a 5-2 triumph over the Ottawa Senators, while the Wild defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in their most recent outing.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey game.

The Wild's offense has totaled 32 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has given up 21 goals. They have recorded 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (10.3%). They are 7-2-1 over those games.

Oilers vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Wild 3, Oilers 2.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (+129)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers are 4-2-6 in overtime contests on their way to a 10-8-2 overall record.
Edmonton has 10 points (4-0-2) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
Edmonton finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
The Oilers are 10-0-1 in the 11 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 21 points).
In the nine games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 5-2-2 to register 12 points.
In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 9-6-2 (20 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild have a record of 12-3-3 this season and are 1-3-4 in overtime contests.
Minnesota has earned six points (2-1-2) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Wild recorded only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (0-2-2) in those contests.
Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
The Wild have scored at least three goals in 13 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal in nine games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 6-1-2 (14 points).
The Wild's opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Wild finished 6-2-1 in those matchups (13 points).

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