- The Wild are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Bruins
- Wild vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: NESN | FDSN | FWIX | NHL
The Minnesota Wild (41-20) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (40-24) on Mar. 28 in Boston, MA. 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 (+190).
The Wild vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Wild vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Wild vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 56.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bruins will cover the spread with 51.1% 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
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 away games (+13.40 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 away games (+11.65 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games (+9.70 Units / 64% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+8.75 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 away games (+7.05 Units / 23% ROI)
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+9.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+9.35 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+8.50 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+7.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.70 Units / 55% ROI)
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 36-37 against the spread this NHL season (+3 Units / 2.81% ROI).
- Wild are 41-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units /-1.74% ROI
- Wild are 38-32 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 2.8% ROI
- Wild are 32-38 when betting the Under for -8.45 Units /-10.68% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 46-26 against the spread this NHL season (+19.55 Units /17.35% ROI).
- Bruins are 40-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.2 Units / 14.99% ROI
- Bruins are 39-32 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 4.76% ROI
- Bruins are 32-39 when betting the Under for -10.6 Units / -13.44% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Bruins vs Wild
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak (Bos) | +135 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +135 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +160 |
| Morgan Geekie (Bos) | +220 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) | +240 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Bruins vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 -118 | 0.5 -115 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
| Fraser Minten (BOS) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Bruins vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +135 |
| Fraser Minten (BOS) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -130 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Wild are 40-31 (.563) this season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 84-68 (.553) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild were undefeated (28-0) when leading after the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Wild were 12-7 (.632) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Bruins were 14-34 (.292) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Bruins are 70-80 (.467) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .132
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
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 scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins scored on 19% of second chance opportunities last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have 6.0 rush chances per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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 5% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins allowed 7 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Bruins allowed opponents to score on 21% of rush chances in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Bruins made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
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