Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/19/2023]

The Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild are scheduled to meet in the NHL at TD Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Wild vs. Bruins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Bruins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 64% chance of beating the Wild.

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.

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Wild vs. Bruins Odds

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

Bet Type	Wild	Bruins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-140)	-1.5 (+120)
Moneyline	+175	-210
Total	o5.5 (-125)	u5.5 (+106)

• The Bruins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Wild, with +120 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Wild (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -140.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -210, which means you can risk $210 to win $100 for a total payout of $310 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +175, where you can bet $100 to profit $175, earning a total payout of $275 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +106.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Wild vs. Bruins 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	Wild +1.5	-140
Moneyline	Wild	+175
Total	Under 5.5	+106

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+106) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Wild vs. Bruins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Bruins?

According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Bruins.

Our projections give Pastrnak an 11.2% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 48.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	7.7%
Matt Boldy	5.4%
Joel Ek	5.3%
Ryan Hartman	4.8%
Vinni Lettieri	3.1%

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	11.2%
Pavel Zacha	5.6%
Jake DeBrusk	5.4%
Brad Marchand	5.2%
Charlie Coyle	4.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	37.3%
Matt Boldy	26.8%
Joel Ek	25.0%
Ryan Hartman	23.6%
Vinni Lettieri	18.3%

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	48.9%
Brad Marchand	29.9%
Jake DeBrusk	27.2%
Pavel Zacha	27.0%
Charlie Coyle	26.0%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Wild vs. Bruins on Tuesday December 19, 2023.

Wild vs. Bruins Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Bruins and Wild at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Tuesday December 19, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Tuesday's Wild vs. Bruins contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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