Blackhawks vs Wild Prediction, Odds and Picks Mar 25
Wild Looking for Another Big Win over Blackhawks
The NHL schedule is loaded on Saturday loaded with games, and there are going to be a ton of chances to make NHL picks. The Minnesota Wild play host to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, and this is a matchup of Central Division rivals.
Chicago is a team that is looking to the future, and isn’t too concerned with winning games. The Blackhawks are trying to lose as many games as possible, and they traded away a ton of talent at the trade deadline.
Minnesota has two straight, and the Wild need to pick up every win that they can get. The Wild currently have 91 points, and they are now trying to build up some momentum for the postseason.
The NHL lines in this game are going to have the Minnesota Wild as a big moneyline betting favorite, and they will also be a big favorite on the puck line.
Blackhawks Struggling to Score
The NHL news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks has mostly been negative, but this team isn’t concerned about 2022-23. Chicago did have some talent heading into this season, but all of their top players are now playing for other teams.
Chicago is scoring 2.47 goals per game, and the Blackhawks are allowing 3.53 goals. The special teams numbers for the Blackhawks are tough to look at, and they basically show why this team has been unsuccessful.
It’s hard to know which players are going to take the ice for the Blackhawks on a given date, as they are trying out a ton of young players. This team has produced some surprising results at times this season, but it’s hard for Chicago to have any consistency.
making his Blackhawks debut tonight ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/AUxeddACOw
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 23, 2023
Wild Limiting Opponents on Defense
After a recent loss, Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason said, “We were loose. We were not firm, turnovers, it didn’t look like our hockey club.” Minnesota is a team that can score with the best teams in the league, but they can’t afford to get loose with the puck.
Kirill Kaprizov is having a big seaso as he leads the Wild with 39 goals and 74 total points. Minnesota has struggled to find consistent offense this season, but they can be great on the power play.
Minnesota has been a great defensive team this season, as they are allowing just 2.65 goals against. The Wild have been dominant on the penalty kill this season, and that has allowed them to limit scoring opportunities for opponents.
Blackhawks vs Wild Head Game Injuries
Blackhawks vs Wild Head-to-Head
Looking at the previous matchups in this head-to-head series is important when placing a bet online for NHL games. This will be the third game of the year for the Blackhawks and Wild, and Minnesota has won the first two matchups in a big way.
Blackhawks vs Wild Game Information
- Game: Blackhawks (24-41-6) vs Wild (41-22-9)
- Location: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
- Day/Time: Saturday, March 25, 5 p.m. ET
- Blackhawks vs Wild Live stream:NHL.TV
Blackhawks vs Wild Betting Lines
Blackhawks vs Wild Picks & Prediction
If you are looking to make NHL betting predictions for this game, then you can’t ignore the way that both teams have played of late. Chicago is a team that is limping to the finish line, while Minnesota is trying to improve playoff positioning.
The Blackhawks are not a team that scores a ton of goals, and it’s not going to be easy against a Minnesota team that is great on defense. Minnesota is going to find enough offense to take control of this game, and they will run away from Chicago in this game.
The Chicago Blackhawks are listed at +300 in our Las Vegas hockey odds. This means that if you wager $100 on the Blackhawks, you have a chance to win $300. Minnesota is -360, offering a chance to win $28 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Chicago a 25.00% chance to win, with the Minnesota at 78.26%
