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

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the win in Thursday's matchup.

The Wild have a 7-2-1 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 29 total goals (three power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.8%) while giving up 22 goals to their opponents.

Oilers vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

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

Moneyline Pick: Wild (+124)
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 5-2-7 in overtime games as part of a 16-10-2 overall record.
In the nine games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-1-2 record (good for 14 points).
In the three games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Edmonton has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-2-1 record).
The Oilers are 15-1-1 in the 17 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 31 points).
In the 10 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-2-2 record (14 points).
In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, 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 have a 4-4-8 record in overtime games this season and a 19-5-4 overall record.
Minnesota has earned 14 points (6-1-2) in its nine games decided by one goal.
This season the Wild registered only one goal in seven games and have gone 1-4-2 (four points).
Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
The Wild have earned 36 points in their 20 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Minnesota has capitalized on a single 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 have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.

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