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Wild vs. Canucks prediction: Minnesota favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/6/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Wild a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Canucks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Wild vs. Canucks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Canucks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Wild a 54% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Canucks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-200) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +124 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Canucks 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 | Canucks +1.5 | -200 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +124 |
| Total | Under 6 | -115 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks to win.
Wild vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 48.9% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is an 11.3% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 48.9% |
| Matt Boldy | 37.1% |
| Joel Ek | 24.9% |
| Marcus Johansson | 20.8% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 19.0% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 33.2% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 32.9% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 29.5% |
| Conor Garland | 27.5% |
| Quinn Hughes | 20.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 11.3% |
| Matt Boldy | 7.9% |
| Joel Ek | 5.0% |
| Marcus Johansson | 4.2% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 3.5% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | 7.4% |
| Brock Boeser | 6.6% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 5.8% |
| Conor Garland | 5.4% |
| Quinn Hughes | 4.2% |
Wild vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Canucks and Wild at Rogers Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Canucks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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