Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks are set to face off with the Wild holding a strong record of 28-16-5 and sitting in third place in the Central Division, while the struggling Blackhawks have a 15-28-5 record and are at the bottom of the division. The Wild are the betting favorite in this matchup, opening at -198, with the current line at Minnesota -190. For more insights and predictions on this game, check out our NHL Predictions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wild -190 | Blackhawks +164

Spread: Wild -1.5 (+135) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 5.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 66%.

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are currently having a successful season despite struggling with their offense, scoring an average of 2.88 goals per game. Key players Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi have contributed significantly to the team's scoring with 41 goals and 50 assists. However, the rest of the offense has faced challenges, with only four skaters managing to score eight goals or more. This top-heavy offense can be limiting against opponents. On the other hand, the defense has been strong, allowing only 2.83 goals per game. Players like Brack Faber, Jacob Middleton, Zach Bogosian, Jonas Brodin, and Jared Spurgeon have contributed significantly to the defensive efforts. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has been a standout player with a .913 save percentage and 2.63 goals-against average. With a power ranking of 30, the Wild are ranked 19 in offense, #11 in defense, and have a season record of 8-3.