Blackhawks vs Wild Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 8, 2024, 2:45AM | Published: Feb 6, 2024, 7:45PM
The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at United Center on Thursday, starting at 1:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Blackhawks vs Wild game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs Wild
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Chicago-Minnesota NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 63% chance of beating the Blackhawks at United Center.
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Blackhawks vs Wild: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at United Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Blackhawks $2.84, Wild $1.53
- Line: Blackhawks +1.5 ($1.68), Wild -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blackhawks at $2.84 and the Wild at $1.53.
The Blackhawks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Wild, with odds of $1.68 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Wild (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.40.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Blackhawks vs Wild game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Blackhawks vs Wild: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $2.84 with Betfair (2.0% edge)
- Line: Wild -1.5 at $2.40 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
And while the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our preferred option because of the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Even though the Blackhawks are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
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Blackhawks vs Wild: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Chicago vs Minnesota on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Blackhawks vs Wild: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs Wild? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Wild.
Kaprizov has a 12.2% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Wild star has a 51.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Foligno: 5.1% probability
- Taylor Raddysh: 4.9% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 4.9% probability
- Tyler Johnson: 4.0% probability
- Ryan Donato: 4.0% probability
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 12.2% probability
- Matt Boldy: 7.7% probability
- Joel Ek: 6.3% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 5.7% probability
- Marcus Johansson: 5.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Lukas Reichel: 26.2% probability
- Nick Foligno: 24.7% probability
- Taylor Raddysh: 24.0% probability
- Tyler Johnson: 23.6% probability
- Ryan Donato: 21.7% probability
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 51.7% probability
- Matt Boldy: 37.9% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 29.0% probability
- Joel Ek: 29.0% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 25.8% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs Minnesota game at United Center.
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Blackhawks vs Wild: Preview
The match-up between the Blackhawks and Wild at United Center is scheduled to start at 1:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday 8 February 2024
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Chicago vs Minnesota predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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