The Edmonton Oilers (16-10-2) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they square off against the Minnesota Wild (19-5-4) on the road on Thursday, December 12 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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

The Wild's offense has put up 29 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 22 goals. They have had 19 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (15.8%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.

Oilers vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Wild 4, Oilers 2.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (+115)
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 (16-10-2 overall) have a 5-2-7 record in games that have gone to overtime.
Edmonton has 14 points (6-1-2) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they lost every time.
Edmonton has finished 1-2-1 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
The Oilers are 15-1-1 in the 17 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 31 points).
In the 10 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 6-2-2 record (14 points).
In games 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 have a record of 19-5-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
In the nine games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
Across the seven games this season the Wild ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
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 20 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (17-1-2).
This season, Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 9-1-2 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Minnesota has posted a record of 10-2-2 (22 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 9-3-2 to register 20 points.

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