Wild vs. Blue Jackets Predictions and Odds - Mar 11, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Wild vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Wild vs. Blue Jackets?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Wild-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Wild a 60% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

MORE: Wild vs. Blue Jackets Simulated 10K Times

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Wild, with -145 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Wild (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +132.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +170, which means you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -194, where you can risk $194 to win $100, for a total payout of $294, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Wild vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -145 with Caesars Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets at +170 with PointsBet (3.1% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at +120 with PointsBet (2.7% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+120) that are available from PointsBet.

Wild vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Minnesota vs. Columbus, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Wild-Blue Jackets matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Wild vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Wild and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Wild star is a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 7.8% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 6.5% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 5.1% probability
• Joel Ek: 5.0% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 4.6% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.6% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.8% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.5% probability
• Boone Jenner: 4.5% probability
• Justin Danforth: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 42.5% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 36.3% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 29.1% probability
• Joel Ek: 28.7% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 25.5% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 42.4% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 29.6% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 25.5% probability
• Boone Jenner: 25.3% probability
• Justin Danforth: 20.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Wild vs. Blue Jackets on Friday March 11, 2022.

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Wild vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Wild?

• Date: Friday March 11, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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