In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 26th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 10-8-4 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Chicago allowed the only goal of the game in the second period for the shutout loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 26-22, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago was led by Donato and Greene, who both had four shots on goal, while Knight stopped 25 out of 26 shots, which was a .962 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Sabres by a score of 9-3 and the Kraken by a score of 3-2. The Blackhawks have lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 24 points. Chicago has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 24.2% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 13 goals and 18 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 12 goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 7-5-3 with a 2.38 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this season.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 12-7-4 this year after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Minnesota scored twice in the second period and added one in the third for the shutout win. The Wild were out shot by a total of 32-30, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Kaprizov, Yurov, and Faber, while Wallstedt stopped all 32 shots in the shutout win.
Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-0 and the Hurricanes by a score of 4-3. The Wild have won five games in a row and they are currently third in the Central standings with 28 points. Minnesota has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 25.6% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led Minnesota with 13 goals and 14 assists, while Matt Boldy has added 13 goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Filip Gustavsson, who is 6-7-2 with a 2.79 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won 15 of their last 16 games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
- The Wild have won the third period in each of their last six night games against the Blackhawks following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Wild’s last six games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Wild’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor Bedard has scored the last goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in eight of the Blackhawks’ last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in 17 of his last 18 appearances with the Wild as road favorites.
- Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in five of the Wild’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last four games.
Blackhawks vs Wild Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of those five wins. The Wild are 5-4-1 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 5-4-2 at home. Chicago has lost three games in a row, but they did play very strong defense against Colorado last time out. I have found success backing Chicago this season, but I can’t fade Minnesota right now. Take the Wild to get the win on the road.