Wild vs Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks 2/7/24
The Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at the United Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Wild vs Blackhawks prediction
Wild Hope to Get Second Half to Good Start
The Wild were really struggling heading into the All-Star Break and they had lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Nashville Predators, they were defeated 3-2 and in the last game against the Anaheim Ducks they were defeated 3-2. The Wild are averaging 2.98 goals while their defense is giving up 3.35 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th while the defense is ranked 25th. In this game, the defense is going to need to step up here, and really put the pressure on the Blackhawks.
Lost Season for Blackhawks
It’s a lost season for the Blackhawks, and they have lost four games in a row. Over the last four games, they have scored only two goals total, and those two goals came in one game. In the last game against the Calgary Flames, the defense gave up only one goal and they still ended up losing. The Blackhawks on the season are averaging 2.08 goals while their defense is giving up 3.52 goals per game. Connor Bedard is still dealing with the jaw injury and he’s going to be out until mid-March.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Boris Katchouk has scored a goal in three of his last four home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against the Wild.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Blackhawks' last game.
- Seth Jones ranks 1st in the Central Division for average time on ice (25:19) this season.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Joel Eriksson Ek has scored a goal in three of the Wild's last four games.
- Joel Eriksson Ek has recorded at least one point in six of the Wild's last seven games.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild's last four games as favorites.
- Brock Faber ranks 1st amongst rookies for average time on ice (24:51) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (12.42%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.08).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.49%).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.35).
Wild vs Blackhawks Betting Prediction
The Wild are going to get the job done. The Blackhawks offense has been awful heading into this game and they aren’t going to magically break out of it here. Look for the Wild to score at least three goals and the Blackhawks are going to struggle to get even on the board. Even on the road, this is going to be a comfortable victory. Back the Blackhawks on the puck line to cash here.
