Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard is contributing at a high level offensively lately, and my Wild vs Oilers predictions focus on his playmaking ability.
Read more in my NHL picks for Tuesday, December 2.
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Wild vs Oilers prediction
Wild vs Oilers Best bet: Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists (-125)
Evan Bouchard has been a key player for the Edmonton Oilers for years, and 2025-26 is no different.
The defenseman has four goals and 18 assists in 26 appearances. The former first-round pick has cashed the Over in helpers in three of his last five games.
Bouchard set up a goal in a 4-0 victory over the Kraken, and he also tallied three assists 10 days ago against the Panthers. In just nine contests at home, the 26-year-old has six assists. In his last three games alone, Bouchard has four helpers.
As for tonight’s opponent, he lit them up last season.
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In three meetings with the Minnesota Wild, Bouchard posted three assists. I expect him to keep it rolling this evening as the Oilers look to build some momentum after their slow start.
Wild vs Oilers same-game parlay
We’re riding all the stars to do their thing tonight for Edmonton. Connor McDavid has scored just 11 goals, but we all know he’s capable of finding the back of the net at any given moment, and the three-time Hart Trophy winner scored twice against Minnesota last season.
McDavid has five goals in nine home outings, and he’s found the back of the net in two of his last three appearances.
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Leon Draisaitl has eight helpers in his last eight games, cashing the Over in seven straight. Overall, the German superstar has registered 16 assists, and six have come at Rogers Place.
In the three meetings with the Wild last season, Draisaitl posted four assists.
Wild vs Oilers SGP
Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
Connor McDavid anytime goal
Leon Draisaitl Over 0.5 assists
Wild vs Oilers odds
Moneyline: Wild +130 | Oilers -150
Puck Line: Wild +1.5 (-180) | Oilers -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130)
Wild vs Oilers trend
The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 48 games at home (+7.15 Units / 8% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Wild vs. Oilers.
How to watch Wild vs Oilers
Location
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Date
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Puck drop
9:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN North, Sportsnet 1
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