Wild vs Oilers Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

The Minnesota Wild will face the Edmonton Oilers on November 21, 2024, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. This Western Conference clash features two teams with contrasting styles, each aiming to strengthen their position as the season progresses. Get in on the action with our free NHL picks.

The Wild (12-3-3) come off a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues, with Kirill Kaprizov leading the way. Edmonton (10-8-2), meanwhile, secured a 5-2 victory over Ottawa and will look to continue building momentum at home.

Minnesota’s offense is powered by Kaprizov, who has tallied 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists) in 18 games this season. He is supported by Matthew Boldy, who has contributed 19 points. On the defensive end, Filip Gustavsson has been a key factor with a 9-3-2 record and a .926 save percentage, ranking among the league’s best. The Wild are scoring 3.39 goals per game but will need to focus on defensive consistency, as they are allowing an average of 3.1 goals.

For Edmonton, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to dominate, with Draisaitl posting 27 points and McDavid adding 24. Despite their offensive prowess, the Oilers have struggled defensively, conceding 2.94 goals per game. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been steady, but the team’s defensive depth remains a concern. Edmonton's strong power play, converting at 26.3%, could be a significant factor in the game.

This game is expected to be high-scoring, given both teams’ offensive firepower. Edmonton’s star Centers and potent power play make them slight favorites, but Minnesota’s balanced attack can cause trouble for the Oilers. With the line at 6, we like the value on the Over. Predicted score: Edmonton wins 4-3.