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NHL Predictions: Dec 20 Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild

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St Louis Blues vs Florida Panthers

2024-25 Season Series: Blues 0-2 Panthers

How to Watch:

US TV:  Fan Duel Sports Midwest; Scripps Florida; ESPN+

Time: 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our final game of NHL predictions has the St Louis Blues meeting the Florida Panthers for the first time this season. Joel Hofer is the expected starter for the Blues, who are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. Robert Thomas leads the team in assists (17) and points (24) for the Blues.

Daniil Tarasov is the probable starter for the Panthers, who are 7-2-1 in their previous 10 games. This recent run includes a four-game winning streak for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Brad Marchand has turned back the clock to keep the champs going while some of their big guns out of the lineup. Marchand is first in goals (20), assists (19), and points (39) so far this season.

The Panthers have seemingly found their rhythm after some early season struggles.

Prediction: Panthers win 5-2.

Prop Bets of the Night

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our favourite props. The over/under for the Oilers and Wild is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.

As for individual props, go with Leon Draisaitl to get a power-play goal for Edmonton. On the Minnesota side of things, take Quinn Hughes to get a multiple-point night.

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.

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