Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/21/2024]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild will meet in the NHL at PNC Arena on Sunday, starting at 5:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Sunday's Wild vs. Hurricanes matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Hurricanes 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Hurricanes a 60% chance of beating the Wild.

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of going under.

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Wild vs. Hurricanes Odds

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

Bet Type	Wild	Hurricanes
Puck Line	+1.5 (-150)	-1.5 (+140)
Moneyline	+155	-190
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Hurricanes are currently -1.5 favorites against the Wild, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Wild (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -150.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -190, which means you can risk $190 to win $100 for a total payout of $290 if they get the W.
• BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +155, where you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Wild vs. Hurricanes Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-150
Moneyline	Wild	+155
Total	Under 6.5	-115

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Wild vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Hurricanes?

According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Hurricanes.

Our projections give Kaprizov an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Wild star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	8.9%
Matt Boldy	7.9%
Ryan Hartman	5.0%
Joel Ek	4.5%
Mats Zuccarello	4.0%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	6.3%
Andrei Svechnikov	6.1%
Seth Jarvis	4.4%
Teuvo Teravainen	4.1%
Jordan Staal	3.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	38.4%
Matt Boldy	36.6%
Joel Ek	26.3%
Ryan Hartman	26.1%
Mats Zuccarello	23.3%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Andrei Svechnikov	33.3%
Sebastian Aho	33.3%
Seth Jarvis	23.2%
Teuvo Teravainen	20.8%
Jesperi Kotkaniemi	18.9%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Wild vs. Hurricanes on Sunday January 21, 2024.

Wild vs. Canes Game Information

Sunday's action between the Hurricanes and Wild at PNC Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Sunday January 21, 2024
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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Conclusion

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