Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/7/2024]

The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild are scheduled to meet in the NHL at United Center on Wednesday, with puck drop at 9:30PM ET.

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

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

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Wild and Blackhawks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Wild a 63% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 60% 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. Blackhawks Odds

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

Bet Type	Wild	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+135)	+1.5 (-140)
Moneyline	-190	+180
Total	o5.5 (-114)	u5.5 (-105)

• The Blackhawks are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Wild, with -140 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Wild (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +135.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +180, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -190, where you can risk $190 to win $100 for a total payout of $290 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -114, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

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

Wild vs. Blackhawks Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-140
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+180
Total	Over 5.5	-114

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Wild vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Blackhawks?

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

Our projections give Kaprizov a 12.2% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Wild star is a 51.7% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	12.2%
Matt Boldy	7.7%
Joel Ek	6.3%
Ryan Hartman	5.7%
Marcus Johansson	5.0%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Nick Foligno	5.1%
Taylor Raddysh	4.9%
Lukas Reichel	4.9%
Tyler Johnson	4.0%
Ryan Donato	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	51.7%
Matt Boldy	37.9%
Ryan Hartman	29.0%
Joel Ek	29.0%
Mats Zuccarello	25.8%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Lukas Reichel	26.2%
Nick Foligno	24.7%
Taylor Raddysh	24.0%
Tyler Johnson	23.6%
Ryan Donato	21.7%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before the Wild vs. Blackhawks on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

Wild vs. Hawks Game Information

Wednesday's action between the Blackhawks and Wild at United Center is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Wednesday February 7, 2024
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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