Wild vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 5, 2024, 12:30AM | Published: Jan 4, 2024, 11:32AM
The Minnesota Wild will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Wild vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Lightning
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota-Tampa Bay NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 52% chance of beating the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Lightning: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Wild $2.16, Lightning $1.85
- Line: Wild +1.5 ($1.46), Lightning -1.5 ($3.10)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.14, Under $1.78
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 $2.16 and the Lightning at $1.85.
The Wild are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning, with odds of $1.46 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Lightning (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $3.10.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.14 and odds for the Under at $1.78.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Wild vs Lightning game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Wild vs Lightning: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.16 with Betfair (1.8% edge)
- Line: Wild +1.5 at $1.46 with Betfair (69% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.78 with Betfair (55% probability)
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Wild vs Lightning: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs Tampa Bay on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Wild vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs Lightning? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is the most likely player to score the first goal in Wild vs Lightning.
Boldy has a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 43.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Matt Boldy: 9.7% probability
- Joel Ek: 7.1% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 5.7% probability
- Marcus Johansson: 5.2% probability
- Frederick Gaudreau: 3.7% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nikita Kucherov: 8.0% probability
- Brayden Point: 7.5% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 6.9% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.5% probability
- Nick Paul: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Matt Boldy: 43.7% probability
- Joel Ek: 36.2% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 31.8% probability
- Marcus Johansson: 25.8% probability
- Frederick Gaudreau: 22.0% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nikita Kucherov: 39.6% probability
- Brayden Point: 37.7% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 34.8% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 27.0% probability
- Nick Paul: 21.5% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Tampa Bay game at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Lightning: Preview
The match-up between the Wild and Lightning at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Friday 5 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Minnesota vs Tampa Bay predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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