Wild vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 22, 2023, 12:00AM | Published: Oct 20, 2023, 7:09PM
The Minnesota Wild square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Wild vs Blue Jackets, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Blue Jackets
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Minnesota-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 65% chance of beating the Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Wild $1.44, Blue Jackets $2.90
- Line: Wild -1.5 ($2.05), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Wild at $1.44. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.90.
The Wild are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.05 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.80.
The Over/Under for Wild vs Blue Jackets 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 $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Wild vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.90 with bet365 (0.2% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.80 with bet365 (57% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.87 with PointsBet (55% probability)
These Wild vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Wild vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
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Wild vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs Blue Jackets? 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 Blue Jackets.
Kaprizov has a 12.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 54.7% chance of registering 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: 12.2% probability
- Joel Ek: 7.2% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 6.4% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 5.2% probability
- Marcus Johansson: 5.1% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 5.7% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.8% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.2% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.0% probability
- Kent Johnson: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 54.7% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 35.1% probability
- Joel Ek: 34.1% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 29.5% probability
- Marcus Johansson: 25.7% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 29.7% probability
- Justin Danforth: 26.1% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 24.4% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 22.4% probability
- Kent Johnson: 18.6% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Columbus game at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Wild and Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Sunday 22 October 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Minnesota vs Columbus are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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