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Mar 26, 2008 | By Stan Leung | Picks Articles Archive

Edmonton Oilers (+170) vs. Minnesota Wild (-200)
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:00 PM EST
Total: 5.5
NHL Bet: Oilers +170

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The Edmonton Oilers are a team on fire right now and their young guns are playing like seasoned verterans. The Oilers are battling for the final playoff spot and are leaving nothingon the table and playing ever game like it is their last. In reality it is. Sportsbook oddsmakers currently have the Minnesota Wild as huge home -200 moneyline favorites versus the Edmonton Oilers, with the game's total is sitting at 5½ when these two teams square off at the Xcel Energy Center.

Andrew Cogliano and Sam Gagner are playing like veterans which leaves the pressure off Ales Hemsky and Fernando Pisani. Now that the Oilers have a two line threat most team have to break up their checking lines to cover the new emerging rookies. Dustin Penner is also starting to play like the player Kevin Lowe acquired for in the off season.

Two nights ago the Oiliers used their speed and quickness in the transition play to beat the Wild in Edmonton 5-3. Can exuberance make up for inexperience in tonight game? I say yes. The Oilers are playing and battling for every point and they have stepped up their game. Their desire to make the playoffs is what will determine this game. All betting stats point to a Wild victory but you have to look at the recent style of play instead of the betting trends.

Bottom Line: Edmonton is playing too well at this point in time and just out hustled the Wild in their last meeting. They are playing for their playoff lives and will use their speed to will a victory. Betting wise, I love this NHL bet with great betting odds at +170 which is too hard to pass up. For how they are playing as a team.

Will the Oilers make the playoffs? Perhaps not but they will win tonight NHL bet.

A few trends to consider:

The Wild are 4-13 in their last 17 Wed. games.
Minnesota are 3-8 in their last 11 overall.
The Under is 11-5-1 in MIN last 17 overall.
Oilers are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Oilers are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win.

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Will the Oilers make the playoffs? Perhaps not but they will win tonight NHL bet.

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