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Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (20-9-4) meet the Winnipeg Jets (23-10-1) Saturday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Jets lead 2-0; Winnipeg won 4-1 in the Twin Cities in the most recent meeting Nov. 25, while the Jets won 2-1 in OT in Winnipeg Oct. 13

The Wild suffered a 2-1 loss at home against the Utah Hockey Club Friday behind Marc-Andre Fleury as the Under (6) cashed. The Wild have dropped 3 in a row and 4 of the past 5 outings.

The Jets suffered a 3-2 setback in Anaheim Wednesday behind backup tendy Eric Comrie. The Jets are 5-2-1 across the past 8 games, while Connor Hellebuyck has gone 5-0-1 in his previous 6 starts.

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Wild at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wild +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Jets -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-185) | Jets -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Wild at Jets projected goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (0-1-0, 3.12 GAA, .889% SV) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (20-5-1, 2.15 GAA, .926 SV%, 3 SO)

After Fleury started Friday’s game, the current backup Wallstedt is expected to get the starting nod Saturday, as Filip Gustavsson is nursing a lower-body injury and he is expected to be sidelined. He stopped 24 of 27 shots Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights in his season debut.

Hellebuyck is 10-2-1 with a 2.07 GAA and .927 SV% with 2 SO in 13 home starts. He will be making his third start of the season against the Wild. He is 2-0-0 with a 0.99 GAA and .972 SV%, allowing just 2 goals on 71 shots.

Wild at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Wild 2

Moneyline

The JETS (-175) are a little on the pricey side, but they’re worth playing with the Wild (+145) back on no rest after a tough loss Saturday.

Minnesota cannot be trusted, going 0-3-0 in the past 3 games, while managing a total of 4 goals of offensive support for its goaltenders.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The Wild +1.5 (-185) are just a little too expensive if you require insurance and you can’t trust Minnesota straight up.

Minnesota is 2-4 in the past 6 games as an underdog on the puck line dating back to Nov. 25.

On the flip side, the Jets -1.5 (+150) can’t be trusted to cover, either, as Winnipeg is 3-8 in the past 11 games on the puck line as a favorite.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for the Jets, while going 11-4 across the past 15 games since Nov. 22, including the most recent meeting with the Wild Nov. 25.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for the Wild, too, while going 9-4 across the previous 13 outings.

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Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (19-11-2) tangle with the Minnesota Wild (20-7-4) in a Wednesday night contest in Minneapolis. The opening faceoff from the Xcel Energy Center will be at 9:30 p.m. (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Minnesota leads 1-0

Florida is wrapping up a 5-game road swing. A 6-5 victory at the Edmonton Oilers Monday lifted the Panthers to a 2-2-0 record on the voyage. Overall, Florida is 10-6-1 on road ice.

Minnesota is playing game No. 4 of a 5-game home stand. The Wild last played Sunday, dropping a 3-2 decision against the Vegas Golden Knights. They are 1-2-0 thus far on the home stand and 8-5-1 at home overall.

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Panthers at Wild odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Panthers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Wild +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+170) | Wild +1.5 (-210)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Panthers at Wild projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (14-6-1, 2.97 GAA, .889 SV%) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (6-1-1, 2.51 GAA, .909 SV%)

Bobrovsky started Monday’s tilt in Edmonton and allowed 5 goals. The veteran netminder has run hot and cold over recent weeks. He’s allowed 9 goals over his last 2 starts.

Fleury last played Saturday, stopping 21 of 22 against the Philadelphia Flyers. He owns a .921 SV% across 3 games this month.

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Panthers at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Wild 3

Moneyline

This one simply comes down to how you feel about the 2 defenses vs. the numbers they’ve posted so far. Per Hockey-Reference.com, Minnesota leads the NHL with a .941 SV% in 5-on-5 play. Florida’s .902 mark ranks 31st in that same measure.

Peg both sides as due for market corrections. Shot-type and puck-possession analytics are bullish on the Panther defense and bearish on the Wild’s.

BACK FLORIDA (-145).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest. STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

The Over has gone 7-2-1 across the last 10 series meetings.

The goalie match-up may have been a terrific one five years ago, but it creates an Over lean these days.

Florida has banged out 5-plus goals 5 times over its last 11 games. Minnesota has yielded 3.80 goals per game over its last 5 contests. And the Wild defense has killed off just 7 of its last 13 penalties.

The OVER 5.5 (-105) is the value side here.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (19-8-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (20-6-4) Sunday with puck drop from Xcel Energy Center set for 6 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Golden Knights vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Vegas won 2-1 last season

The Golden Knights’ 4-game win streak ended Saturday with a 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers as +132 road underdogs. The Over 6 goals cashed as Vegas outshot Edmonton 41-34, but couldn’t capitalize on their chances. Right wing Victor Olofsson stayed hot, scoring in his second straight game.

The Wild earned a 4-1 victory over the Philadephia Flyers on Saturday, covering as -150 home favorites while the Under 6 goals cashed. Left wing Kirill Kaprizov led the way with 2 goals, pushing his season total to 20. Kaprizov continues to shine, hitting the 20-goal mark for the fifth straight season, a testament to his consistency.

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Golden Knights at Wild odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Wild -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Wild -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Golden Knights at Wild projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (6-3-1, 3.16 GAA, .896 SV%) vs. Filip Gustavsson (14-5-3, 2.24 GAA, .922 SV%, 2 SO)

Samsonov hasn’t started since Dec. 4, when he stopped 19 of 20 shots in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. His last outing against the Wild came on Feb. 24, 2023, with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he wont 2-1 stopping 24 of 25 shots.

Gustavsson suffered his first loss this month on Thursday, giving up 5 goals on 26 shots in a 7-1 loss against the Edmonton Oilers. Before that, he had allowed just 6 total goals in his 3 prior December starts. His last outing against Vegas was a tough overtime loss on March 30, when he allowed just 1 goal on 30 shots.

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Golden Knights at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 2, Wild 1

Moneyline

BET GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+105).

I like the Golden Knights in this matchup, though the back-to-back road games are a slight concern. Vegas is one of the league’s top scoring teams, with over 100 goals this season, and they’ve been solid defensively, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Wild have struggled in net, giving up 15 goals across their last 3 games and losing twice. The Knights have won 3 of their last 4 games as underdogs, and I’ll gladly take them at plus odds to secure the victory on Sunday.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Focus on the moneyline with those plus odds.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

The Under has hit in 5 of the last 6 Vegas games and 7 of the Wild’s last 8 home games. Despite some recent struggles, Minnesota remains a top defensive team, allowing just 75 goals this season, tied for third-fewest in the NHL. Gustavsson’s 2.24 GAA ranks 4th in the league. This matchup looks like a grind-it-out battle where scoring opportunities will be limited, making goals tough to come by.

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Minnesota Wild at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Wild at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (18-4-4) take on the LA Kings (15-8-3) Saturday evening. Puck drop from Crypto.com Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Kings lead 1-0

Minnesota is runnin’ Wild after its fifth straight victory Friday. The Wild tamed the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 as -197 road favorites. RW Kirill Kaprizov scored his 17th goal of the season, and C Marco Rossi put a couple in the net to give him 9 on the year. The Wild are playing good hockey, and coupled with Winnipeg’s slide, the Wild now lead the Central Division.

The Kings are rollin’ as well, winners of 4 straight after a 3-2 comeback win over the Dallas Stars Wednesday. They got down 2-0 after a period and scored the final 3 goals of the game with LW Warren Foegele scoring the winner early in the third.

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Wild at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 1:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wild +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Kings -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-185) | Kings -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wild at Kings projected goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (5-0-1, 2.64 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. David Rittich (10-6-0, 2.45 GAA, .891 SV%)

The Flower makes his first start since Nov. 29, when he beat the Chicago Blackhawks and stopped 21 of 23 fired his way. He has won 5 straight starts and allowed 12 goals combined in the process. The Kings roughed him up in 2 starts last season, both losses, to a tune of a 7.02 GAA and .756 SV%.

Rittich has been really good. If you take away a 7-goal outing against San Jose Nov. 25, he allowed 11 goals in his last 8 starts. Aside from that 7-goal clunker, he has not allowed more than 2 goals in any start since October.

Wild at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 3, Wild 2

Moneyline

If Minnesota wasn’t on a back-to-back with its backup in net, it would be favored, or this would at least be a -110 pick ’em. I think this goes to overtime, and the Kings outlast it.

Though I don’t love the price, the KINGS -160 are the play.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going with KIRILL KAPRIZOV UNDER 3.5 SHOTS (-115) here. The Kings are a heavy, defense-oriented team that held him to 1 SOG in the first meeting this season. He will be a focus again Saturday.

Over/Under

The juice went onto the Under as this was being published. And that’s where I was leaning. The Wild are 4-6 O/U in their last 10, and the Kings are 2-7-1. Both goalies are playing really well, and I don’t see either of them surrendering the 4 goals required to cash an Over.

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-115).

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Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Jets (17-4-0) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) Monday. Puck drop from Xcel Energy Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Jets vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Jets lead 1-0

Winnipeg snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss at the Nashville Predators as a +130 underdog Saturday. C Adam Lowry was the lone goalscorer for the Jets.

Minnesota fell 4-3 in a shootout as a -108 favorite at the Calgary Flames Saturday, snapping a 2-game winning streak. LW Matt Boldy had 2 assists in the loss.

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Jets at Wild odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jets -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Wild +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets -1.5 (+200) | Wild +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Jets at Wild projected goalies

Connor Hellebuyck (14-2-0, 2.13 GAA, .924 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Filip Gustavsson (9-3-3, 2.13 GAA, .924 SV%, 1 SO)

Hellebuyck has been among the top goalies in the NHL this season. His 14 wins and 3 shutouts each rank first, his GAA is third, and his SV% is tied for sixth-best. He has won 8 of his last 9 games while allowing 1 or fewer goals in 4 of his last 7.

Gustavsson has also been a top goalie in the league this season. His 9 wins and GAA are both fourth-best, while his SV% is tied for sixth. He has struggled of late, with Minnesota losing 4 of his last 7 games, while he has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 of his last 6.

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Jets at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, Jets 2

Moneyline

BET WILD (+100).

Minnesota has won 2 of its last 3 games and is 6-2-1-1 in its last 10. It has the home-ice advantage in what should play out to be a matchup of 2 of the NHL’s top teams.

Winnipeg has fallen in 3 of its last 4 away games, scoring 1 or fewer goals in 3 straight on the road.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The value on Minnesota to win straight up is better than the spread.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-105).

The Jets have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games. They’ve scored 1 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 5 games and allowed 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 9.

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Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (12-3-3) meet the Edmonton Oilers (10-8-2) Thursday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Wild won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Wild doubled up the St. Louis Blues 4-2 Tuesday in the opening contest of a 3-game road trip. Minnesota cashed the Over (5.5), which halted a 3-game Under run. The Wild have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 straight games dating back to Nov. 7.

The Oilers wrapped up a 3-game road trip in Ottawa with a 5-2 victory Tuesday, finishing the trip 1-1-1. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 6 outings, while it has averaged 3.7 goals per game during the 6-game span.

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Wild at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wild +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Oilers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-190) | Oilers -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Wild at Oilers projected goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (3-0-1, 2.70 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (6-5-2, 3.18 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO)

Fleury allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 5-2 victory last time out on Nov. 7 in San Jose. He has won 3 consecutive starts, but G Filip Gustavsson has played so well that Fleury has played rather sparingly.

Skinner was in between the pipes for Tuesday’s win in Ottawa, allowing 2 goals on 29 shots. He is a solid 4-1-1 with a 2.82 GAA and .892 SV% in 6 November starts.

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Wild at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

The WILD (+135) are worth a look as short ‘dogs in this road battle in Alberta.

Minnesota has won 8 of the past 10 meetings in this series, while the underdog has split those meetings at a 5-5 clip.

Minnesota is also on an impressive 4-1-1 run in the past 6 outings, while going 4-0-1 in the past 5 road contests.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, Wild +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, which is too risky for a standalone play. If you want to toss Minnesota in on a multi-leg parlay play, that could certainly be excused.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (+100) is worth a play. It’s hard to see 7 total goals in this battle.

The Under has split 2-2 in the past 4 games for the Oilers, but the total has gone low in 11 of the previous 16 contests.

For the Wild, the Under has connected in 3 of the previous 4 outings. The Under is 2-1-1 in the past 4 meetings in this series, too.

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Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Stars (10-5-0) visit the Minnesota Wild (11-2-3) Saturday night. Puck drop from Xcel Energy Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Stars vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of season. The Stars won the series 3-0 last season.

Dallas has won back-to-back games after dismantling Boston 7-2 Thursday and covering as a -168 home favorite. RW Evgenii Dadonov found the back of the net twice while 6 different Stars players scored in the win.

Minnesota has won 3 of its last 4 after taking down Montreal 3-0 on Thursday and covering as a -270 home favorite. Three different Wild players scored while LW Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist in the win.

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Stars at Wild odds

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Moneyline (ML): Stars -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Wild +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+165) | Wild +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Stars at Wild projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (8-3-2, 2.39 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Filip Gustavsson (8-2-2, 2.08 GAA, .924 SV%, 1 SO)

Oettinger has been a premiere goalie in the NHL this season. His 8 wins are tied for 2nd-best while his GAA is 8th-best and his SV% is tied for 14th-best. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 3 of his last 4 games. He faced Minnesota once last season, allowing 3 goals on 26 shots in a victory.

Gustavsson is also one of the league’s top goalies. He has also notched 8 wins while his GAA is 4th-best and his SV% is 6th-best. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 4 of his last 5 games and is coming off his first shutout of the season.

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Stars at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Wild 3

Moneyline

BET STARS (-150).

Dallas has scored 7 goals in each of its last 2 games. It has allowed 2 or fewer in 3 of its last 4 and is 2-2 in its last 4 road games. It has scored 4 or more goals in 6 of its last 10 games while allowing 2 or fewer in 6 of its last 10. Minnesota has scored 3 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 6. Dallas has also won 7 of the last 8 matchups.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

With 2 of the NHL’s best goalies, expect this game to stay close.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-115).

While this game features 2 of the league’s top goalies, both of their offenses have been hot recently. The Stars have scored 14 combined goals in their last 2 games while the Wild have scored 5 or more in 2 of their last 4.

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LA Kings at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Kings at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (7-3-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (8-1-2) Tuesday. Puck drop from Xcel Energy Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; LA won 2-1 last season

LA got back in the win column with a 3-0 victory at the Nashville Predators Monday as a +132 underdog. RW Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist in the win.

Minnesota has won 3 games in a row after taking down the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in OT Sunday as a -118 home favorite. LW Matt Boldy and RW Ryan Hartman each found the back of the net in the victory.

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Kings at Wild odds

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Moneyline (ML): Kings +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Wild -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-175) | Wild -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kings at Wild projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (4-0-3, 2.67 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Filip Gustavsson (6-1-1, 2.12 GAA, .924 SV%)

Kuemper has been solid for the Kings this season; his 4 wins are tied for 12th-best in the NHL. His GAA (18th) and SV% (T-30th) are above average as well. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 4 starts and in 6 of 7 games this season.

Gustavsson has been among the NHL’s premier goalies this season. His 6 wins are tied for second-best, his GAA is third-best, and his SV% is fourth-best. He has been a large part of Minnesota’s success this season. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of his 8 games.

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Kings at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, King 2

Moneyline

BET WILD (-160).

While there is not a lot of value on the Wild in this matchup, they have won 7 of their last 8 games, including 2 straight at home.

The Kings have dropped 2 of their last 4 games and are 1-2 in their last 3 oin the road. This matchup features 2 of the best teams in the NHL and should remain close throughout.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on Wild ML. However, 6 of their last 7 wins have come by 2 or more goals, so a sprinkle on Minnesota -1.5 (+145) may be worth a second look

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-105).

Tuesday night’s matchup features 2 top goalies, which will hurt the Over. The Kings have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 of their last 9 games, including Monday’s shutout, while the Wild have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of their last 9.

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Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (5-1-2) and Pittsburgh Penguins (3-6-1) face off Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania. Puck drop at PPG Paints Arena will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Penguins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; teams went 1-1 last season

Minnesota is closing out a 7-game road trip. Game 6 was a 7-5 Saturday loss at the Philadelphia Flyers. That setback snapped a 4-game winning streak. Prior to yielding 7 goals Saturday, the Wild had allowed just 2.00 goals per game.

The Penguins are back at home after closing out a 4-game road trip with a 4-3 loss at the Vancouver Canucks Saturday. Pittsburgh lost all 4 road tilts (0-3-1) and is 0-4-1 since Oct. 18.

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Wild at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 8:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Wild -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Penguins +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild -1.5 (+190) | Penguins +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Wild at Penguins projected goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (1-0-1, 2.89 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Alex Nedeljkovic (0-2-1, 3.94 GAA, .874 SV%)

Fleury last played on Thursday, stopping 24 of 26 pucks in a start against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tuesday’s turn at Pittsburgh would mark just the 39-year-old’s third start this season. Fleury spent the first 13 years of his career with the Pens.

Nedeljkovic has struggled over 3 starts this season. The 28-year-old, who last season logged an .894 SV% on the road and a .911 mark at home, is making his first 2024-25 start on home ice.

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Wild at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Wild 3

Moneyline

Pittsburgh has won 4 of the last 5 series meetings and each of the last 2 at PPG Paints Arena.

Minnesota owns an inflated 13.3% shooting percentage so far and could well be closing out its lengthy road trip on fumes. The due-to-retire-at-season’s-end Fleury will likely be up for what figures as his final career start in Pittsburgh. But the veteran netminder has struggled in early-season starts over the last couple years.

The Penguins have had a wonky travel slate so far. Their puck-possession analytics are of a higher quality than their game results, and they are worth a green check mark in this spot at home.

TAKE PITTSBURGH (+105).

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS: No interest here.

Over/Under

Pittsburgh is likely deserving of better GAA numbers than what it has exhibited thus far (4.20 GAA), but the Pens are by no means a tight defensive club. They play a high-volume game with a lot of shots — and high-danger ones — at both ends of the ice.

Minnesota is more responsible defensively, but figures to have some defensive shot and scoring stats that won’t hold up in the long run.

BACK THE OVER 6 (-120).

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Minnesota Wild at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Wild at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (3-0-2) and Florida Panthers (4-0-1) tangle Tuesday in Sunrise, Fla. The opening faceoff at Amerant Bank Arena will be at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Panthers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won last season’s series 2-0

Minnesota is playing the 4th contest of a stretch that has it on road ice for 7 straight games. But its been a slow roll at the start of that voyage. The Wild has played just once since last Tuesday: they won 3-1 at the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday.

The Panthers are playing their 3rd consecutive game at home. The defending Stanley Cup champions last played Saturday, earning a 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Wild at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 9:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Wild +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Panthers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-210) | Panthers -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Wild at Panthers projected goalies

Filip Gustavsson (3-0-1, 1.49 GAA, .950 SV%) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (3-1-1, 2.95 GAA, .896 SV%)

Gustavsson has been sharp in each of 4 starts this season. The veteran of 115 NHL games has been a solid netminder on road ice (career .915 SV%) and has good numbers against the Panthers (.923 SV%).

Bobrovsky has run alternatingly hot and cold in the early going, and he has scuffled a bit at home, where he has registered an .885 SV% in 3 games.

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Wild at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

Minnesota’s only 2 setbacks, with neither coming in regulation, were against the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets who are a combined 9-2-0. The Wild power play has been solid early (31.3%), and the visitors are well rested for this game and going with a hot hand between the pipes.

A perhaps Stanley Cup-hungover Florida squad has filed some uneven performances thus far.

FanDuel Sportsbook has a better line to leverage in this game. BACK MINNESOTA (+126).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest here: PASS.

Over/Under

The Wild found twine on 5 power plays in their last visit to the Florida Panthers. Minnesota won that game 6-4 last Jan. 19, and the Over 6 cashed easily. The last 5 series meetings in Sunrise have netted a 4-0-1 mark for the Over.

Peg the Minnesota offense being slightly undervalued and its defense and goaltending being somewhat overvalued. Multiple lines on both sides have logged solid attack numbers over recent games.

TAKE THE OVER 6 (+100).

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