Wild vs. Penguins Prediction and Odds - Apr 6, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Wild vs. Penguins, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Wild vs. Penguins?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Wild-Penguins NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 52% chance of beating the Wild.

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Wild vs. Penguins Current Odds

• Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 (+195), Wild +1.5 (-215)
• Moneyline: Penguins -125, Wild +115
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Penguins are -1.5 favorites against the Wild, with +195 at BetMGM 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 -215.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -125. That means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +115, where you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Wild (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Wild vs. Penguins

• Puck Line: Wild +1.5 @ -215 via DraftKings Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Wild @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Wild vs. Penguins Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Wild-Penguins matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Wild vs. Penguins Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Wild and Penguins.

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According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Matthew Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Penguins.

DimersBOT gives Boldy a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Wild star is a 35.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Matthew Boldy: 7.5% probability
• Joel Ek: 5.3% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 5.3% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 4.5% probability
• Marcus Foligno: 4.2% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 7.4% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 6.4% probability
• Bryan Rust: 5.8% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 4.9% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Matthew Boldy: 35.4% probability
• Joel Ek: 28.3% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 28.1% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 24.5% probability
• Marcus Foligno: 21.1% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 36.4% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 33.1% probability
• Bryan Rust: 31.5% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 25.9% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 24.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Wild vs. Penguins on Thursday April 6, 2023.

Wild vs. Penguins 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Penguins and Wild at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Thursday April 6, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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