Winnipeg Jets vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/31/2023]

The Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets will lock horns in the NHL at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, with puck drop at 2:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Jets a 51% chance of defeating the Wild.

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 70% 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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Jets vs. Wild Odds

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

Bet Type	Jets	Wild
Puck Line	-1.5 (+198)	+1.5 (-230)
Moneyline	-125	+110
Total	o6 (-115)	u6 (-105)

• The Wild are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Jets, with -230 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Jets (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +198.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +110. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.
• On the other hand, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Jets at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100 for a total payout of $225 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as 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 sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Jets vs. Wild Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-230
Moneyline	Wild	+110
Total	Under 6	-105

While the Jets are more likely to win the game, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Jets vs. Wild Player Props

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

According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Jets vs. Wild.

Our projections give Boldy an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 40.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Winnipeg Jets

Player	First Goal Probability
Mark Scheifele	7.2%
Nikolaj Ehlers	7.0%
Gabriel Vilardi	5.2%
Nino Niederreiter	4.3%
Cole Perfetti	3.6%

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Matt Boldy	8.8%
Joel Ek	7.1%
Marcus Johansson	5.2%
Ryan Hartman	4.8%
Marco Rossi	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Winnipeg Jets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nikolaj Ehlers	34.9%
Mark Scheifele	34.0%
Gabriel Vilardi	28.9%
Nino Niederreiter	23.8%
Cole Perfetti	20.5%

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Matt Boldy	40.5%
Joel Ek	34.7%
Ryan Hartman	25.0%
Marcus Johansson	24.6%
Frederick Gaudreau	21.1%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Jets vs. Wild on Sunday December 31, 2023.

Jets vs. Wild Game Information

Sunday's action between the Wild and Jets at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Winnipeg Jets vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Sunday December 31, 2023
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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Conclusion

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