- The Wild are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Panthers
- Wild vs. Panthers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN | RSNP
The Minnesota Wild (40-20) visit Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers (35-32) on Mar. 26 in Sunrise, FL. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Wild are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+155).
The Wild vs. Panthers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Wild vs Panthers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 62.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Panthers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 51.3% 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 (+11.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.65 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+7.70 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+7.35 Units / 19% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+4.50 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.95 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games at home (+0.80 Units / 13% ROI)
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 36-36 against the spread this NHL season (+4 Units / 3.78% ROI).
- Wild are 40-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units /-2.82% ROI
- Wild are 38-31 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 4.32% ROI
- Wild are 31-38 when betting the Under for -9.45 Units /-12.1% ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 23-47 against the spread this NHL season (-25.2 Units /-26.5% ROI).
- Panthers are 35-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.4 Units / -13.88% ROI
- Panthers are 40-30 when betting the Over for +7.05 Units / 9.14% ROI
- Panthers are 30-40 when betting the Under for -13.95 Units / -18.05% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Panthers vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -118 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Panthers vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 +115 | 3.5 -155 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -160 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 2.5 -125 | 2.5 -110 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Wild are 39-31 (.557) this season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 83-68 (.550) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 3-16 (.158) when trailing after the first period this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .271
The Wild were 21-12 (.636) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 129-93 (.581) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 82-68 (.547) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are undefeated (13-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .842
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 have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Wild had 5.4 rush chances per game last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have drawn 21 penalties while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have recorded 5.6 shots per game on the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.5
The Panthers have averaged 4.8 high danger chances per game on the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.7
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
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 6% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .739 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .816
The Panthers have a .846 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .887
The Panthers have allowed opponents to score on 16% of cycle chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Panthers allowed 4.3 rush chances per game in 5v5 situations last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.3
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