Check out our free Blackhawks vs Wild pick and preview for this NHL matchup in St. Paul. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Blackhawks possess a 8-12-2 record so far.
- Chicago are currently 27th in assists this season..
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
- The Wild will be hosting the Blackhawks and hold a 14-4-4 record.
- In terms of giveaways, the Wild are currently 11th in the league.
- The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
Blackhawks vs Wild Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Wild. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wild at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks vs. Wild Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild
- Where: St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds MIN -1.5, CHI +205 | MIN -244 O/U 5.5
Blackhawks Preview: Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up on the Road?
Chicago’s 4-2 win over the Ducks moved them to 8-12-2 this season. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. Chicago’s defense held strong until the third period, when Anaheim scored both of their goals.
Chicago’s offense fired 29 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.
Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and capped their scoring with a 3rd-period goal. Chicago recorded 12 giveaways during the game.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from last game, where they allowed just 2 goals to Anaheim. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, finishing with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks also had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both of Anaheim's goals came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds remaining.
Wild Preview: Will the Wild Win at Xcel Energy Center?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 14-4-4 this season. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.
Both teams scored in the first period, with Ryan Hartman putting the Wild on the board at 9:41, before the Maple Leafs tied it up with 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner 2:14 into overtime.
Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, securing the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Both Hartman and Boldy took 3 shots on goal.
The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 3. The Wild had 15 giveaways in the game.
Minnesota's defense will look to carry over their strong performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways, 22 hits, and 8 blocks.
Blackhawks vs Wild Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Across the Wild last five home games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wild have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
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Blackhawks vs Wild Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Wild -244
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