Wild vs Bruins Prediction and NHL Tips - 24 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 23, 2023, 4:31PM | Published: Dec 23, 2023, 2:32PM
The Minnesota Wild will face the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Wild vs Bruins game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Bruins
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Minnesota-Boston NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bruins a 55% chance of beating the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
More: Wild vs Bruins Simulated 10,000 Times
Wild vs Bruins: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Wild $2.18, Bruins $1.81
- Line: Wild +1.5 ($1.44), Bruins -1.5 ($3.10)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.18, Under $1.75
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 Wild at $2.18 and the Bruins at $1.81.
The Wild are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Bruins, with odds of $1.44 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Bruins (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $3.10.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.18 and odds for the Under at $1.75.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 59% chance of staying Under.
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Wild vs Bruins: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.18 with Betfair (0.2% edge)
- Line: Bruins -1.5 at $3.10 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.75 with Betfair (59% probability)
These Wild vs Bruins predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Bruins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wild to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Although the Wild are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
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Wild vs Bruins: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Boston on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live scores.
Wild vs Bruins: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs Bruins? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Boston's David Pastrnak is the most likely player to score the first goal in Wild vs Bruins.
Pastrnak has a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Bruins star has a 45.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 9.4% probability
- Matt Boldy: 7.3% probability
- Joel Ek: 6.1% probability
- Marco Rossi: 4.1% probability
- Frederick Gaudreau: 3.8% probability
Bruins First Goal Scorer Tips
- David Pastrnak: 9.7% probability
- Brad Marchand: 5.8% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 5.1% probability
- Charlie Coyle: 4.3% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 45.4% probability
- Matt Boldy: 35.6% probability
- Joel Ek: 31.8% probability
- Marco Rossi: 20.0% probability
- Marcus Johansson: 19.4% probability
Bruins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- David Pastrnak: 45.1% probability
- Brad Marchand: 28.1% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 25.4% probability
- Charlie Coyle: 23.8% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 19.3% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Boston game at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Bruins: Preview
The game between the Wild and Bruins at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Sunday 24 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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