Wild vs Red Wings Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 28, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 26, 2023, 11:51PM

The Minnesota Wild will square off with the Detroit Red Wings in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Wild vs Red Wings game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Wild vs Red Wings

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Minnesota-Detroit NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 56% chance of winning against the Red Wings at Xcel Energy Center.

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Wild vs Red Wings: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are shown here:

Head to Head: Wild $1.75, Red Wings $2.30
Line: Wild -1.5 ($2.79), Red Wings +1.5 ($1.53)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.96, Under $1.96

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 $1.75 and the Red Wings at $2.30.

The Wild are 1.5-goal favourites against the Red Wings, with odds of $2.79 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Red Wings (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.53.

The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.96.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.

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

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Wild vs Red Wings: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Detroit at $2.30 with Betfair (0.2% edge)
Line: Red Wings +1.5 at $1.53 with Betfair (65% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (53% probability)

Our Wild vs Red Wings best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Red Wings to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

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Wild vs Red Wings: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs Detroit on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Wild vs Red Wings: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs Red Wings? 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 Red Wings.

Kaprizov has a 10.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 49.2% 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

Kirill Kaprizov: 10.8% probability
Matt Boldy: 7.4% probability
Joel Ek: 6.6% probability
Ryan Hartman: 4.2% probability
Marcus Johansson: 3.7% probability

Red Wings First Goal Scorer Tips

Dylan Larkin: 6.5% probability
Alex DeBrincat: 4.6% probability
Patrick Kane: 4.3% probability
Lucas Raymond: 3.9% probability
Daniel Sprong: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Kirill Kaprizov: 49.2% probability
Matt Boldy: 36.3% probability
Joel Ek: 31.8% probability
Ryan Hartman: 22.9% probability
Marcus Johansson: 21.7% probability

Red Wings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Dylan Larkin: 32.1% probability
Alex DeBrincat: 26.8% probability
Patrick Kane: 24.8% probability
Lucas Raymond: 23.7% probability
Daniel Sprong: 19.0% probability

Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Detroit game at Xcel Energy Center.

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Wild vs Red Wings: Preview

The game between the Wild and Red Wings at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.

Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings
Date: Thursday 28 December 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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

Our Minnesota vs Detroit 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 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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