Wild vs Oilers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Oct 20

• The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Wild
• Wild vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
• TV Channel: MWHN | TVA | RSNW | ESPN+

The Minnesota Wild (6-2-1) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (6-1-1) on Oct. 20 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.

The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).

The Wild vs. Oilers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Wild vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Wild vs Oilers Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 55.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Wild vs Oilers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 65.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.

NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook

Wild Best Bets & Trends

• The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 games (+11.05 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 away games (+6.00 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.20 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Minnesota Wild have covered the 2P Puck Line in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.90 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+4.65 Units / 32% ROI)

Oilers Best Bets & Trends

• The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+12.65 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+7.20 Units / 29% ROI)
• The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.35 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.45 Units / 18% ROI)

Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wild are 5-4 against the spread this NHL season (+1.9 Units / 14.9% ROI).

• Wild are 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units /24.38% ROI
• Wild are 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -44.79% ROI
• Wild are 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units /34.62% ROI

Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Oilers are 6-2 against the spread this NHL season (+4.85 Units /45.54% ROI).

• Oilers are 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 16.48% ROI
• Oilers are 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.75 Units / -7.69% ROI
• Oilers are 4-4 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 1.2% ROI

Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers

The Wild are 49-37 (.570) since the start of the 2025-26 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild are 5-3 (.625) this season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild were 44-34 (.564) last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild are 93-74 (.557) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Wild

The Oilers are 5-1 (.833) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Oilers are 93-71 (.567) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Oilers are 46-39 (.541) since the start of the 2025-26 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Oilers are undefeated (7-0) when allowing 2 or less xG since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .703

Wild Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Wild have 9 rush chances on the power play this season — most among NHL Teams

The Wild have averaged 0.2 high danger chances per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Wild have 12 second chance scoring opportunities while leading this season — most among NHL Teams

Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Oilers have scored on 30% of rush chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Oilers have scored on 35% of rush chances in the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Oilers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Oilers have averaged 1.15 expected goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94

Wild Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances in the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 5% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Wild have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Oilers have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Oilers allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%