The Edmonton Oilers (16-10-2, riding a three-game winning streak) hit the road against the Minnesota Wild (19-5-4) at Xcel Energy Center. The matchup on Thursday, December 12 starts at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests for the Wild (7-2-1), their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has allowed 22 goals. They have registered 19 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (15.8%).

Oilers vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Wild 4, Oilers 2.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (+113)
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 have finished 5-2-7 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 16-10-2.
Edmonton is 6-1-2 (14 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they lost every time.
Edmonton has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-2-1 record).
The Oilers have scored more than two goals 17 times, and are 15-1-1 in those games (to record 31 points).
In the 10 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-2-2 to record 14 points.
When it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 14-8-2 (30 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild (19-5-4 overall) have posted a record of 4-4-8 in games that have needed OT this season.
In the nine games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
In seven games this season when the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-4-2).
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 20 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
This season, Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 20 points with a record of 9-1-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 10-2-2 (22 points).
The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Wild finished 9-3-2 in those contests (20 points).

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