Monday’s game that pits the Minnesota Wild against the Chicago Blackhawks, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.

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Wild vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 16 times this season.
• A total of 16 of Chicago’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Wild score 2.91 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.56, adding up to 0.0 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.4 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -268

• The Wild are 16-6 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Minnesota has been a moneyline favorite of -268 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
• The Wild’s implied moneyline win probability is 72.8% in this game.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +217

• In 31 games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has pulled off the upset 11 times.
• The Blackhawks have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +217 or longer (in seven chances).
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 31.5% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Chicago 2

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s leading contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 19.1%.
• With 13 goals and 17 assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the most important offensive options for Minnesota with his 30 points (0.9 per game).
• On 58 shots (for 12 goals) and 15 assists, Marco Rossi has contributed 27 points this season.
• In the 22 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .922, the fifth-best in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his team with 29 points (0.9 per game). He has scored eight goals and 21 assists in 34 games (playing 19:41 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen is key for Chicago’s attack with 23 total points (0.7 per game), including seven goals and 16 assists through 34 contests.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 19 points, courtesy of 11 goals (first on team) and eight assists (sixth).
• Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 7-12-1 this season, compiling 541 saves and giving up 59 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .902 save percentage (32nd in the league).

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Minnesota vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 8:00 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: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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