Calgary Flames vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Thursday [12/14/2023]

The Minnesota Wild will face the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Thursday's Flames vs. Wild matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Flames vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Flames-Wild NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Wild a 56% chance of getting the W against the Flames.

According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Flames vs. Wild Odds

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

Bet Type	Flames	Wild
Puck Line	+1.5 (-192)	-1.5 (+165)
Moneyline	+124	-145
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-110)

• The Wild are -1.5 favorites versus the Flames, with +165 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -192.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at +124, where you can bet $100 to profit $124, earning a total payout of $224, if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out all the sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Flames vs. Wild Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Flames +1.5	-192
Moneyline	Flames	+124
Total	Under 6.5	-110

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Flames moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Flames vs. Wild Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Flames and Wild this Thursday.

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

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 43.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	5.7%
Yegor Sharangovich	5.6%
Nazem Kadri	4.9%
Jonathan Huberdeau	4.2%
Connor Zary	3.7%

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	9.1%
Joel Ek	6.6%
Matt Boldy	5.9%
Ryan Hartman	4.5%
Mats Zuccarello	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	30.0%
Elias Lindholm	29.7%
Nazem Kadri	25.0%
Jonathan Huberdeau	21.9%
Connor Zary	21.4%

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	43.6%
Matt Boldy	31.4%
Joel Ek	31.2%
Ryan Hartman	26.7%
Mats Zuccarello	22.6%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Flames vs. Wild on Thursday December 14, 2023.

Flames vs. Wild Game Information

Thursday's action between the Wild and Flames at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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Conclusion

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