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Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-12-12 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 1 - 7 Edmonton Oilers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 34.6%
EDM: 65.4%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.26
EDM: 4.01
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs EDM: 2-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-31EDM 3 - 7 MINMINEDM
2025-12-20MIN 5 - 2 EDMMINEDM
2025-12-02EDM 0 - 1 MINMINEDM
2025-01-15MIN 3 - 5 EDMEDMEDM
2024-12-12MIN 1 - 7 EDMEDMEDM

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1610.96
1EDM2000.97
2MIN900.49
2EDM1701.13
3MIN1600.64
3EDM1200.64
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 65.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 1 - 7 Edmonton Oilers
Expected: 2.3 - 4.0