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NHL Best Bets: Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers +329 SGP

Zack Cook

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NHL Best Bets: Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers +329 SGP

The Minnesota Wild are set to visit the Edmonton Oilers for a Friday evening matchup.

SportsGrid tees you up for a Western Conference same-game parlay.

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Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Leg 1: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-200)

The Edmonton Oilers are playing solid hockey, with a 6-3-1 record and points in seven of their last ten games.
To the Wild’s credit, they’ve gotten back into the wild-card race and boast a 6-3-1 record over their last ten games.
The Oilers are dynamite at home and have posted a 17-6-2 record compared to the Wild’s 12-13-2 road record.
The Oilers and Wild have split their last four games.
Despite the juiced price tag at -200, the Oilers are money at home and are a great start to this parlay.

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Leg 2: Evander Kane to Record 3+ Shots on Goal (-164)

Winger Evander Kane remains a significant depth contributor for the Edmonton Oilers.
Kane has tallied 35 points in 52 games.
Kane has had no issue generating chances for the Oilers and has recorded at least three shots on goal in three of his last five games.
The Wild are allowing over 30 shots on goal per game.
Kane’s ice time has seen a slight uptick of late, giving him more opportunity to hit at least three shots on goal.

Leg 3: Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Scorer (+105)

Connor McDavid remains the straw that stirs the drink for this Edmonton Oilers team.
McDavid has tallied 14 points over his last five games.
McDavid has registered 85 points in 51 games to lead the team.
McDavid has been held scoreless in each of his last five games. That trend continuing against a Wild team that can be had defensively doesn’t seem promising.
McDavid continuing to sit in plus-money territory despite his goal-scoring slump is positive news for his value tonight.