Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

NHL action continues on Friday at 9:00PM ET as the Minnesota Wild square off with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Wild vs. Oilers game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Wild vs. Oilers

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Wild-Oilers NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 61% chance of winning against the Wild.

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Wild vs. Oilers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Wild	Oilers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-140)	-1.5 (+120)
Moneyline	+165	-192
Total	o6.5 (-138)	u6.5 (+120)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Oilers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Wild, with +120 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Wild (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -140.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -192, which means you can risk $192 to win $100, for a total payout of $292, if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +165, where you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -138, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Wild vs. Oilers

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-140
Moneyline	Wild	+165
Total	Under 6.5	+120

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+120) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Wild vs. Oilers Prediction

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Wild vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Oilers? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Wild and Oilers this Friday.

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives McDavid an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 43.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	7.7%
Joel Ek	5.1%
Ryan Hartman	4.5%
Matt Boldy	4.1%
Mats Zuccarello	3.6%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.1%
Leon Draisaitl	7.9%
Zach Hyman	6.4%
Evander Kane	5.7%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	39.7%
Joel Ek	27.5%
Matt Boldy	25.3%
Ryan Hartman	24.5%
Mats Zuccarello	22.0%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	43.2%
Leon Draisaitl	40.0%
Zach Hyman	34.2%
Evander Kane	30.9%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	23.9%
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Wild vs. Oilers on Friday December 8, 2023.

Wild vs. Oilers Preview

Friday's matchup between the Oilers and Wild at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Friday December 8, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Wild vs. Oilers game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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