Wild vs. Penguins NHL Betting Odds, Prediction & Trends

Will Pittsburgh cash for bettors against Minnesota on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. ET or is there a better bet for tonight’s Wild vs. Penguins matchup?

013 Minnesota Wild (-102) at 014 Pittsburgh Penguins (-118); o/u 5.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, December 18, 2023

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TV: NHLPP/ESPN+

As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 67% of bets are on the Penguins moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.

Filip Gustavsson turned aside 35 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Canucks. Teddy Blueger spoiled his shutout bid early in the second period by chipping home a feed out of the corner from Dakota Joshua, but otherwise Gustavsson shut down Vancouver’s offense completely. The 25-year-old netminder has won three straight starts and six of his last seven, posting an eye-popping 1.26 GAA and .954 save percentage over the latter stretch as he puts his early-season struggles firmly in the rearview mirror.

Tristan Jarry allowed four goals on 14 shots Saturday before being relieved by Alex Nedeljkovic in the second period. The Penguins lost 7-0 and Jarry took the loss.

The Maple Leafs were playing without superstar Auston Matthews (illness), but that didn’t matter — they came in waves and the Pens had no response. Nedeljkovic made 18 saves in relief. This month has been tough on Jarry, who has recorded a 1-3-1 record with 14 goals allowed. But overall, he sports a 9-11-2 record with a 2.61 GAA and .913 save percentage.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games

Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota

Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota

Take Pittsburgh. The Wild are just 4-12 in their last 16 games against the Penguins, which includes a 1-8 mark over their last nine games versus Pittsburgh. Minnesota also just 2-7 in its last nine road games versus the Penguins, who have won five out of their last six non-conference games.

Wild vs. Penguins NHL Prediction: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS -118