Blue Jackets vs Wild Prediction and NHL Tips - 7 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 6, 2024, 11:31PM | Published: Jan 6, 2024, 12:32PM

The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Wild game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Wild

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Columbus-Minnesota NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 56% chance of beating the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

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Blue Jackets vs Wild: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed here:

Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.18, Wild $1.83
Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.49), Wild -1.5 ($2.96)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.14, Under $1.83

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 Blue Jackets at $2.18 and the Wild at $1.83.

The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Wild, with odds of $1.49 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Wild (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.96.

The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Wild sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.14 and odds for the Under at $1.83.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Blue Jackets vs Wild game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Blue Jackets vs Wild: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.83 with Betfair (56% probability)
Line: Wild -1.5 at $2.96 with Betfair (0.7% edge)
Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.14 with Betfair

Our Blue Jackets vs Wild predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

Although the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.14) that are available from Betfair.

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Blue Jackets vs Wild: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Columbus vs Minnesota on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Columbus vs Minnesota match-up at Nationwide Arena.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Blue Jackets vs Wild: Preview

The game between the Blue Jackets and Wild at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.

Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild
Date: Sunday 7 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Nationwide Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Columbus vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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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