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Wild vs. Oilers prediction: Why Edmonton is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Edmonton Oilers will face the Minnesota Wild, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Rogers Place on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Oilers a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Wild.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Wild vs. Oilers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Oilers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Wild and Oilers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 54% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Wild vs. Oilers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-205) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -125 |
| Total | o6.5 (-122) | u6.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Oilers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild +1.5 | -205 |
| Moneyline | Oilers | -125 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Oilers player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Oilers?
According to our model, Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Oilers.
Our projections give Draisaitl a 43.7% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Place, while the star is a 9.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 40.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 28.0% |
| Joel Ek | 24.7% |
| Ryan Hartman | 22.8% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 22.1% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 43.7% |
| Connor McDavid | 42.7% |
| Zach Hyman | 40.6% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 22.1% |
| Evan Bouchard | 19.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 7.9% |
| Matt Boldy | 5.6% |
| Joel Ek | 4.2% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 4.0% |
| Ryan Hartman | 3.8% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 9.8% |
| Connor McDavid | 8.6% |
| Zach Hyman | 8.3% |
| Evan Bouchard | 3.8% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 3.8% |
Wild vs. Oilers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Oilers and Wild at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Place
Conclusion
We predict the Oilers, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Oilers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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