On Monday, December 23 at 8:00 PM ET, the Minnesota Wild are set to go up against the Chicago Blackhawks at Xcel Energy Center. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, continue reading.

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Wild vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 5.5 goals 16 times.
• In Chicago’s 34 games this season, 16 have finished with more goals than Monday’s total of 5.5.
• 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 total 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 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• 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 Chicago’s 31 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 11 wins.
• The Blackhawks have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +217 or longer (in seven chances).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 31.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Chicago 2

Wild Points Leaders

• One of Minnesota’s top offensive options this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has put up 49 points in 33 games.
• Having scored 13 goals and adding 17 assists, Matthew Boldy is excelling for Minnesota through 34 games.
• On 58 shots (for 12 goals) and 15 assists, Marco Rossi has created 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

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has totaled 21 assists and eight goals in 34 games, good for 29 points.
• Teuvo Teravainen is a top scorer for Chicago, with 23 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 16 assists in 34 contests.
• Ryan Donato has 11 goals and eight assists for Minnesota.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 7-12-1 on the season, giving up 59 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 541 saves 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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