Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 10/20/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Wild+, Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Wild (+107) Oilers (-122)

The Minnesota Wild (6-2-1) are on their way to Rogers Place on Tuesday where they will attempt to beat the Edmonton Oilers (6-1-1). The moneyline on this matchup has Minnesota at +107 and Edmonton is priced at -122. The total is 6.5.

The Minnesota Wild came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets in their previous game. Minnesota recorded 4 penalty minutes for this matchup. Furthermore, they had 4 power play tries and were able to notch 1 goal. The Wild left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this victory. For the game, they converted 2 out of the 34 shots they put on net.

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Minnesota Wild opponents have recorded 28 power play tries (13th in the NHL) and have a total of 3 goals in those chances. The Wild so far have had 228 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .908. Minnesota has attempted 267 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.5%. At even strength, the Wild have surrendered 18 goals while earning 19 on offense. Minnesota skates onto the rink with 28 power play chances and they have notched 9 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 32.14%. For the current season, they have tallied 13 points and their points percentage is .722. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Minnesota Wild have earned 28 goals (12th in hockey) this season and have given up 21.

The player in the crease for this game is Jesper Wallstedt. The opposition has racked up 120 goals against Wallstedt in his professional career and his goals against average is 2.61. Wallstedt has played in 48 games throughout his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .913 in his 115 mins in the crease. He has compiled a mark of 26-13-7 and he started in 46 games. In his professional hockey career, Wallstedt has tallied 33 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .717. Wallstedt has had 1,361 shots against him and he has 1,242 total saves.

Their last time out, Edmonton faced the Mammoth in a game where the Oilers notched a win by a final score of 6-2. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this outing and recorded 1 on that try. The Oilers netted 6 goals of the 21 shots on goal they pursued.

Edmonton has attempted 195 shots (27th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 18.97%, while allowing the other team 209 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 70.83% on their opponents 24 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 88.5%. They have a total of 24 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 25.00%. The Oilers have earned 31 goals at even strength and 6 goals (10th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 24 goals to be scored by of a combination of 17 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the season, the Edmonton Oilers have 37 goals, 13 points, and a points percentage of .813.

Across the rink you will find Tristan Jarry in net. He has accrued 8,366 saves out of the 9,227 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .907. Jarry has accrued a career mark of 172-106-35 and has participated in 329 games. He has made the start in 313 games and has accumulated 18,261 mins. Jarry's quality start rate is 58.1% and he has 182 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.75 goals per game and he has relinquished 862 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Edmonton (-122)

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