Boston Bruins vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/23/2023]

The Minnesota Wild will square off with the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Bruins vs. Wild matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Bruins vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Wild 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 55% chance of defeating the Wild.

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

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Bruins vs. Wild Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bruins	Wild
Puck Line	-1.5 (+180)	+1.5 (-220)
Moneyline	-130	+115
Total	o6 (+100)	u6 (-120)

• The Wild are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Bruins, with -220 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +180.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +115. That means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Bruins vs. Wild Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-220
Moneyline	Bruins	-130
Total	Over 6	+100

Despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Bruins vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Wild?

According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Wild.

Our projections give Pastrnak a 10.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Bruins star is a 45.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	10.9%
Brad Marchand	5.0%
Charlie Coyle	4.9%
Jake DeBrusk	4.5%
Pavel Zacha	3.9%

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	9.8%
Matt Boldy	7.0%
Joel Ek	6.4%
Marcus Johansson	3.7%
Frederick Gaudreau	3.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	45.5%
Brad Marchand	28.1%
Charlie Coyle	24.5%
Jake DeBrusk	24.3%
Pavel Zacha	20.8%

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	43.0%
Matt Boldy	35.0%
Joel Ek	30.3%
Marcus Johansson	18.5%
Frederick Gaudreau	17.7%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before the Bruins vs. Wild on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Bruins vs. Wild Game Information

Saturday's action between the Wild and Bruins at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Bruins vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Saturday December 23, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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Conclusion

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