Blue Jackets vs. Wild Prediction and Odds - October 21, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 8:00PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets lock horns with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.

Dimers' prediction for Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Wild matchup, plus the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs. Wild

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Blue Jackets-Wild NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Wild a 65% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Wild Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Wild -1.5 (+110), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-125)
• Moneyline: Wild -225, Blue Jackets +195
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-112)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Wild are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -125.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +195, where you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -112.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Blue Jackets vs. Wild

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -125 via PointsBet (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +195 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -112 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Blue Jackets vs. Wild Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Wild game, including pregame predictions, the best picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Wild? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Wild.

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According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Wild.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 12.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 54.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 5.7% probability
• Justin Danforth: 4.8% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.2% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.0% probability
• Kent Johnson: 3.2% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 12.2% probability
• Joel Ek: 7.2% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 6.4% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 5.2% probability
• Marcus Johansson: 5.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 29.7% probability
• Justin Danforth: 26.1% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 24.4% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 22.4% probability
• Kent Johnson: 18.6% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 54.7% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 35.1% probability
• Joel Ek: 34.1% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 29.5% probability
• Marcus Johansson: 25.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Blue Jackets vs. Wild on Saturday October 21, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Wild Preview

Saturday's matchup between the Wild and Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview highlights our Blue Jackets vs. Wild prediction and NHL odds.

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