Wild vs. Flames Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [4/11/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Friday's Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames matchup.

Minnesota Wild-Calgary Flames Predictions and Game Preview.
Scotiabank Saddledome sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames this Friday.

NHL action continues on Friday at 10:00PM ET as the Minnesota Wild take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Minnesota-Calgary game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Wild's chance of winning is 51%, while the Flames' is 49%."

For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Flames predictions page.

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Wild vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Flames 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Wild a 51% chance of defeating the Flames.

According to our model, the 5.5-goal over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Wild vs. Flames Odds

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

Bet Type Wild Flames
Moneyline -125 +110
Total o5.5 (-115) u5.5 (+104)

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

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Wild vs. Flames Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Wild vs. Flames matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

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Wild vs. Flames Player Props

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

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

Our projections give Kaprizov an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Wild star is a 38.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov 8.6%
Matt Boldy 6.0%
Joel Ek 5.2%

Calgary Flames

Player First Goal Probability
Nazem Kadri 6.8%
Yegor Sharangovich 5.1%
Matthew Coronato 5.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov 38.2%
Matt Boldy 27.6%
Joel Ek 25.1%

Calgary Flames

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Nazem Kadri 33.5%
Matthew Coronato 27.1%
Yegor Sharangovich 25.7%

Wild vs. Flames Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Friday's game between the Flames and Wild at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Wild vs. Flames matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Minnesota vs. Calgary picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Wild, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Flames on Friday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Flames insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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