Wild vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 December 2023
Dec 20, 2023, 6:33PM
The Minnesota Wild will face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Wild vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Canadiens
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Minnesota-Montreal NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 64% chance of beating the Canadiens at Xcel Energy Center.
More: Wild vs Canadiens Match Centre
Wild vs Canadiens: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Wild $1.47, Canadiens $2.74
- Line: Wild -1.5 ($2.23), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.06, Under $1.76
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Wild at $1.47 and the Canadiens at $2.74.
The Wild are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.23 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.67.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.06 and odds for the Under at $1.76.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying Under.
For the best way to bet on this Wild vs Canadiens game, head to Betfair, where you can use our data to bet against other NHL fans, rather than a traditional bookmaker.
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Wild vs Canadiens: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.74 with Betfair
- Line: Wild -1.5 at $2.23 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.06 with Betfair
Today's Wild vs Canadiens predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
And while the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected 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 due to the better odds ($2.06) that are available from Betfair.
Wild vs Canadiens: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs Montreal on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.
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Wild vs Canadiens: Preview
The game between the Wild and Canadiens at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Friday 22 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Minnesota vs Montreal predictions have been made after running 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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