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Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Xcel Energy Center — Saint Paul, MN

Article updated Dec 23, 2:18 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild will face off in a Central Division showdown, with both teams looking to improve their records. The Blackhawks have struggled

Game outlook

The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild will face off in a Central Division showdown, with both teams looking to improve their records. The Blackhawks have struggled recently with a 12-20-2 record and the worst record in the division. The Wild, at 20-10-4, are in second place but have lost four games in a row. The current betting favorite is Minnesota at -230. Stay tuned for our prediction on who will come out on top in this match-up. Don't miss out on some great sports betting opportunities and promotions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blackhawks +201 | Wild -230

Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-131) | Wild -1.5 (+111)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 70%.

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are experiencing a challenging season, with their offense struggling to score at an average of 2.56 goals per game. While Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen have been strong contributors with 15 goals and 37 assists, the rest of the offense has faced difficulties. The defense has also been a weak point, allowing an average of 3.18 goals per game, with a recent game seeing six goals scored against them. Petr Mrazek has been a bright spot in goalkeeping, with a .902 save percentage and a 2.94 goals-against average. Overall, the team is ranked 29th in offense, 18th in defense, and has a power ranking of 20, with a record of 12-20-2 for the season. For those looking to improve their handicapping skills, NHL Betting picks are available.

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Minnesota Wild Analysis

Despite struggling offense, the Minnesota Wild are having a successful season, with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy leading the team in scoring. The defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.68 goals per game and goaltender Filip Gustavsson has been impressive with a .922 save percentage. The team's power ranking is at 18, with a strong defense ranking at 7. While recent matchups against Chicago have been challenging, the Wild maintain a solid record of 20-10-4. For those looking to make informed betting decisions, consider selecting the Best Hockey Handicappers for expert insights.

Minnesota Wild Poised to Dominate Chicago Blackhawks in Anticipated Matchup

The Chicago Blackhawks will be facing a tough challenge as they take on the Minnesota Wild, who have been performing exceptionally well this season. The Wild team is expected to control the game right from the beginning, with players like Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy leading the offensive charge. They will likely exploit the Blackhawks' weakness in allowing an average of 3.18 goals per game by creating scoring opportunities through precise passing and quick plays. On the defensive end, players like Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton are anticipated to shut down the Blackhawks' offense by forcing turnovers and limiting shots on goal. With goaltender Filip Gustavsson ready to make crucial saves, the Wild are projected to secure a decisive victory and cover the spread at their home arena.

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SportsJaw Blackhawks vs Wild archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blackhawks vs Wild matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Chicago Blackhawks+225 → +184Moved
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild-265 → -215Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Blackhawks+1.5 (-120) → +1.5 (-140)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild-1.5 (+100) → -1.5 (+119)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Chicago Blackhawks
3-8 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-23T19:18:10.479Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-29Chicago Blackhawks 2 · Minnesota Wild 3
  • 2024-11-10Minnesota Wild 1 · Chicago Blackhawks 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated Chicago Blackhawks 4-3

Minnesota Wild defeated Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on December 23, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-140) spread, Chicago Blackhawks covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Total · Under 5.5 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -250Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -230Win