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NHL Predictions: March 8 Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche

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Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights

Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-0 Golden Knights

How to Watch: US TV: ESPN; ESPN+. Canada TV: SN West.

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

Our final game of this round of NHL predictions is a Pacific Division battle between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights. Embattled starter Tristan Jarry is the expected starter for the Oilers, who are 4-6 in their last 10 games. Edmonton has made some changes at the deadline, so we’ll see how the team does. Connor McDavid has already hit the 100-point mark and Leon Draisaitl has 11 points in the last 10 games.

Adin Hill is the probable starter for the Golden Knights, who are 4-6 in their last 10 games. Vegas also made some changes at the trade deadline to bolster its lineup. Jack Eichel is first on the team in assists (49) and points (70).

Both teams have been inconsistent in this recent stretch. However, Edmonton seems to find a way to beat Vegas.

Prediction: Oilers win 5-3.

Best Bets

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

As for individual props, go with Brock Nelson to get a goal for Colorado. On the Minnesota side of things, take Matt Boldy to get at least a point.

Main photo by: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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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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