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Rangers vs. Wild Prediction: Rangers Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/13/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's NY Rangers vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
The Minnesota Wild will face the NY Rangers, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's NY Rangers-Minnesota game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Rangers with a win probability of 52% and the Wild with 48%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Rangers vs. Wild predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Rangers a 52% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
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Rangers vs. Wild Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -110 | +100 |
| Total | o5.5 (-104) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Rangers vs. Wild Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Rangers vs. Wild matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Wild.
Our projections give Boldy a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 34.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 7.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.4% |
| Chris Kreider | 5.3% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.3% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.4% |
| Marcus Foligno | 4.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 32.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 30.3% |
| J.T. Miller | 28.3% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 34.1% |
| Marco Rossi | 27.2% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 21.0% |
Rangers vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Wild and Rangers at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Rangers vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Rangers vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rangers vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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, 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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