Minnesota Wild vs. Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/19/2024]

The Florida Panthers will face the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Wild and Panthers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 61% 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 6 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

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Wild vs. Panthers Odds

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

Bet Type	Wild	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-130)	-1.5 (+125)
Moneyline	+180	-205
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

• The Panthers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Wild, with +125 at FanDuel 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 -130.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -205. That means you can risk $205 to win $100 for a total payout of $305 if they get the W.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Wild vs. Panthers Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-130
Moneyline	Wild	+180
Total	Under 6	-110

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, taking the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Our NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Wild vs. Panthers Player Props

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

According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Verhaeghe an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 41.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	8.0%
Matt Boldy	8.0%
Joel Ek	5.0%
Ryan Hartman	4.6%
Mats Zuccarello	4.3%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	8.7%
Sam Reinhart	8.6%
Matthew Tkachuk	7.8%
Sam Bennett	4.9%
Eetu Luostarinen	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	38.1%
Matt Boldy	37.7%
Joel Ek	27.6%
Ryan Hartman	24.9%
Mats Zuccarello	23.7%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	41.4%
Sam Reinhart	40.9%
Matthew Tkachuk	35.0%
Sam Bennett	25.0%
Eetu Luostarinen	20.1%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Wild vs. Panthers on Friday January 19, 2024.

Wild vs. Panthers Game Information

Friday's game between the Panthers and Wild at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Friday January 19, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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Conclusion

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