Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Minnesota Wild

Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers will look to make it three wins in a row when they collide with the Minnesota Wild. After having a four-game win streak snapped by the Pittsburgh Penguins last Thursday, the team has bounced back in a big way, picking up wins over the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings.

On the flip side, Minnesota is heading into tonight's game eager to get back in the win column after a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

Currently, Edmonton is sitting in second place in the Pacific Division, four points ahead of the LA Kings and four points behind the Vegas Golden Knights.

Meanwhile, after their loss to Vegas this week, Minnesota is sitting in second place in the Central Division, one point ahead of the Stars, and five points behind the Jets.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Note: Lines subject to change before puck drop.

Forwards:

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (LW) - Connor McDavid (C) - Zach Hyman (RW)
Vasily Podkolzin (LW) - Leon Draisaitl (C) - Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
Mattias Janmark (LW) - Adam Henrique (C) - Connor Brown (RW)
Kasperi Kapanen (LW) - Corey Perry (C) - Josh Brown (RW)

Defense:

Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse - Troy Stecher
Bretty Kulak - Ty Emberson

Goalies:

Stuart Skinner
Calvin Pickard

Powerplay:

Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid
Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Viktor Arvidsson, Darnell Nurse, Mattias Ekholm

Penalty Kill:

Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Mattias Ekholm, Ty Emberson
Mattias Janmark, Kasperi Kapanen, Darnell Nurse, Brett Kulak

Looking at the odds for tonight's Oilers vs Wild game and upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule

Heading into tonight's clash between the Oilers and Wild, bettors are backing Edmonton despite the fact that both of these teams have impressed so far this season.

On FanDuel, Edmonton is a -205 favorite, while Minnesota is a +168 underdog. On DraftKings, Edmonton is a -205 favorite, while Minnesota is a +170 underdog.

Based on these lines, it would take a $205 bet on Edmonton as the favorite to win $100 on FanDuel, while a $100 bet on Minnesota as the underdog would win $168.

Following tonight's game, Edmonton will head to Colorado for a game against the Avalanche on Thursday night, before wrapping up their current road stretch with a game against the Canucks on Saturday.

From there, the Oilers will return home for a six-game stretch that will carry them through the start of February, with notable games against the Capitals, Canucks and Maple Leafs.

About the author

Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.

Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

To deliver top-quality content, Evan fact-checks information while diligently keeping up with the action year-round.

When he's not writing, Evan follows tennis and Greek football, and also plays basketball and tennis.

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Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Minnesota Wild | Jan. 15, 2025

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Looking at the odds for tonight's Oilers vs Wild game and upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule