Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 2:00PM ET as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Canucks vs. Wild matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Canucks-Wild NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model currently gives the Wild a 52% chance of beating the Canucks.

According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Canucks vs. Wild Odds

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

Bet Type	Canucks	Wild
Puck Line	+1.5 (-240)	-1.5 (+210)
Moneyline	+105	-120
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Wild are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Canucks, with +210 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -240.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

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

Canucks vs. Wild Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild -1.5	+210
Moneyline	Canucks	+105
Total	Under 6.5	-120

Although the Canucks are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canucks moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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 world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Canucks vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs. Wild? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canucks and Wild this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Wild.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 41.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	6.5%
J.T. Miller	6.1%
Brock Boeser	6.0%
Ilya Mikheyev	4.5%
Andrei Kuzmenko	4.2%

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	8.4%
Joel Ek	6.3%
Matt Boldy	6.2%
Ryan Hartman	4.8%
Mats Zuccarello	4.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	33.0%
J.T. Miller	32.2%
Brock Boeser	31.0%
Ilya Mikheyev	25.1%
Andrei Kuzmenko	23.2%

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	41.3%
Matt Boldy	30.7%
Joel Ek	29.8%
Ryan Hartman	26.9%
Mats Zuccarello	24.6%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Canucks vs. Wild on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Canucks vs. Wild Game Information

Saturday's game between the Wild and Canucks at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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Conclusion

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