Wild vs Flames Prediction and NHL Tips - 15 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 15, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 13, 2023, 8:21PM
The Minnesota Wild will face the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Wild vs Flames game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Flames
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota-Calgary NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 56% chance of beating the Flames at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Flames: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Wild $1.67, Flames $2.25
- Line: Wild -1.5 ($2.65), Flames +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Wild at $1.67. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Flames at $2.25.
The Wild are 1.5-goal favourites against the Flames, with odds of $2.65 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.50.
The Over/Under for Wild vs Flames sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Wild vs Flames: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Calgary at $2.25 with PointsBet
- Line: Flames +1.5 at $1.50 with bet365 (65% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (55% probability)
Stats Insider's Wild vs Flames best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flames to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Wild vs Flames: Prediction
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Wild vs Flames: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs Flames? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is the most likely player to score the first goal in Wild vs Flames.
Kaprizov has a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 43.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 9.1% probability
- Joel Ek: 6.6% probability
- Matt Boldy: 5.9% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 4.5% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 4.1% probability
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Lindholm: 5.7% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 5.6% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 4.9% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.2% probability
- Connor Zary: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 43.6% probability
- Matt Boldy: 31.4% probability
- Joel Ek: 31.2% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 26.7% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 22.6% probability
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 30.0% probability
- Elias Lindholm: 29.7% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 25.0% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 21.9% probability
- Connor Zary: 21.4% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Calgary match-up at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Flames: Preview
The match-up between the Wild and Flames at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames
- Date: Friday 15 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 stated.
Our Minnesota vs Calgary predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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