- The Wild are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Wild Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: CHSN | FDSN | FWIX
The Chicago Blackhawks (21-23) visit Grand Casino Arena to take on the Minnesota Wild (29-14) on Jan. 27 in Saint Paul, MN, USA. The puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm.
The Wild are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Blackhawks vs. Wild Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Wild Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 -120 | 6 -102 | +195 |
| Wild | -1.5 +100 | 6 -118 | -220 |
Blackhawks vs Wild Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Wild Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 86.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 away games (+11.10 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+7.85 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+5.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+3.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+3.20 Units / 12% ROI)
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 15 games (+12.95 Units / 76% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+9.30 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.70 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 games (+4.55 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+4.20 Units / 17% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 34-18 against the spread this NHL season (+4.15 Units / 4.7% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 21-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units /3.9% ROI
- Blackhawks are 22-28 when betting the Over for -8.85 Units / -15.22% ROI
- Blackhawks are 28-22 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units /7.41% ROI
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 28-25 against the spread this NHL season (+6.9 Units /8.64% ROI).
- Wild are 29-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -0.97% ROI
- Wild are 30-22 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 8.7% ROI
- Wild are 22-30 when betting the Under for -9.75 Units / -17.03% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Wild vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | -110 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +145 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +190 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) | +220 |
| Mats Zuccarello (Min) | +250 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Wild vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -150 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Jared Spurgeon (MIN) | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -295 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Wild vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 -130 | 3.5 -105 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +125 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +140 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Blackhawks are 69-142 (.327) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 29-28 (.509) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .670
The Blackhawks are 46-83 (.357) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Wild are 28-24 (.538) this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are winless (0-19) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .120
The Wild were 20-9 (.690) when outshooting their opponents last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .553
The Wild are 4-7 (.364) when tied after the second period this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks are 69-142 (.327) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks averaged 12.5 high danger chances per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Blackhawks averaged 2.59 expected goals per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have 1.3 rush chances per game in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Wild have scored on 7% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Wild have 0.2 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 33.5 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.0
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.7 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.9
The Blackhawks have allowed 74.30 expected goals while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blackhawks allowed 88 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
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