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Bruins vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [12/14/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Boston Bruins vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Minnesota Wild and Boston Bruins will meet in the NHL at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, with puck drop at 6:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Wild a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Bruins.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Bruins vs. Wild matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Bruins vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Wild a 54% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Bruins vs. Wild odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-218) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -134 |
| Total | o5.5 (-124) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bruins vs. Wild picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild -1.5 | +180 |
| Moneyline | Bruins | +114 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 5.5 total goals.
Bruins vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Bruins vs. Wild?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 46.1% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is a 10.5% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 37.8% |
| Morgan Geekie | 35.7% |
| Alex Steeves | 32.8% |
| Pavel Zacha | 19.0% |
| Fraser Minten | 16.1% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 46.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 36.8% |
| Joel Ek | 27.7% |
| Danila Yurov | 24.2% |
| Marcus Johansson | 22.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 7.9% |
| Alex Steeves | 7.2% |
| Morgan Geekie | 7.2% |
| Pavel Zacha | 3.3% |
| Fraser Minten | 2.9% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 10.5% |
| Matt Boldy | 8.3% |
| Joel Ek | 5.3% |
| Danila Yurov | 4.9% |
| Marcus Johansson | 4.0% |
Bruins vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Wild and Bruins at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bruins vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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