How to Pick the Penguins vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 29

Published 11:34 am Monday, October 28, 2024

There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming game that has the Pittsburgh Penguins going up against the Minnesota Wild at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, October 29. To get you ready to place a bet or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Penguins vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

  • This season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals six times.
  • This season Minnesota has played only two games with more than 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 6.6 goals per game, 0.13 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -112

  • The Penguins have been a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 2-0 in those games).
  • Pittsburgh has had moneyline odds of -112 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
  • The Penguins have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Wild Moneyline: -107

  • Minnesota has claimed an upset victory twice when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in three games as the underdog).
  • The Wild have two victories in games with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in three chances).
  • Minnesota’s implied probability to win this matchup is 51.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Pittsburgh 2

Penguins Points Leaders

  • With three goals and 11 assists this season, Evgeni Malkin is one of Pittsburgh’s top contributors (14 points).
  • With one goal and six assists, Sidney Crosby is one of the most important contributors for Pittsburgh with his seven points (0.7 per game).
  • Lars Eller has created six points for Pittsburgh in 10 games this season, scoring on 19% of his shots and putting up four goals and two assists.
  • Joel Blomqvist (2-3-0) has a 3.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Pittsburgh.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov has totaled four goals (0.5 per game) and put up 11 assists (1.4 per game), taking 2.8 shots per game and shooting 18.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Minnesota with 15 total points (1.9 per game).
  • Matthew Boldy’s 11 points this season, including four goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Minnesota.
  • Mats Zuccarello has four goals and four assists for Pittsburgh.
  • Filip Gustavsson has a .922 save percentage (15th in the league), with 154 total saves, while allowing 13 goals (2.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 4-1-1 record between the posts for Minnesota this season.

Penguins’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/22/2024 Flames L 4-3 Away +103
10/25/2024 Oilers L 4-0 Away +188
10/26/2024 Canucks L 4-3 Away +175
10/29/2024 Wild Home -112
10/31/2024 Ducks Home
11/2/2024 Canadiens Home
11/5/2024 Islanders Away

Wild’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/22/2024 Panthers W 5-1 Away +130
10/24/2024 Lightning W 4-2 Away +135
10/26/2024 Flyers L 7-5 Away -137
10/29/2024 Penguins Away -107
11/1/2024 Lightning Home
11/3/2024 Maple Leafs Home
11/5/2024 Kings Home

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Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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