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Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Monday [12/18/2023]
The Pittsburgh Penguins will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Monday's Wild vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Wild vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Penguins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 52% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.
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Wild vs. Penguins Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Wild | Penguins |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+200) |
Moneyline | +105 | -120 |
Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
- The Penguins are -1.5 favorites versus the Wild, with +200 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 -225.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they get the W.
- On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205 if they win.
- The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
Wild vs. Penguins 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 | -225 |
Moneyline | Wild | +105 |
Total | Under 6 | -105 |
While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
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Wild vs. Penguins Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Penguins? The latest data is in.
Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Wild and Penguins this Monday.
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According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Penguins.
DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Wild star is a 39.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Kirill Kaprizov | 9.2% |
Matt Boldy | 5.9% |
Joel Ek | 5.3% |
Ryan Hartman | 5.0% |
Marco Rossi | 3.2% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Jake Guentzel | 8.2% |
Sidney Crosby | 8.1% |
Evgeni Malkin | 5.5% |
Reilly Smith | 4.5% |
Rickard Rakell | 4.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Kirill Kaprizov | 39.8% |
Matt Boldy | 29.7% |
Joel Ek | 28.9% |
Ryan Hartman | 25.6% |
Marco Rossi | 18.0% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Jake Guentzel | 39.3% |
Sidney Crosby | 38.9% |
Evgeni Malkin | 27.2% |
Reilly Smith | 25.5% |
Rickard Rakell | 21.9% |
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Wild vs. Penguins on Monday December 18, 2023. |
Wild vs. Penguins Game Information
Monday's action between the Penguins and Wild at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Monday December 18, 2023
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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Conclusion
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