Minnesota Wild Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Chicago Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. The Wild, with a strong 9-2-2 record, are favored to win, given their recent dominance over the Blackhawks. Minnesota has won each of their last 12 games against Chicago, a streak that dates back to February 2020.

The Wild are averaging 3.71 goals per game, one of the highest in the league, and are led by Kirill Kaprizov, who has 9 goals and 18 assists. Matt Boldy has also been in great form, scoring six goals over his last nine games, including half of those on the power play. Defensively, the Wild are allowing 2.57 goals per game and have a penalty kill percentage of 72.7%.

The Chicago Blackhawks, with a 5-9-1 record, are struggling, particularly at home. They have lost eight of their last nine night games at the United Center against opponents on a winning streak. The Blackhawks have been held to 1 or fewer goals in 7 of the last 9 games against the Wild. Key players for the Blackhawks include Connor Bedard with 13 points and Ryan Donato with 10 points, but their offense has been inconsistent.

Betting odds favor the Wild, with a moneyline of -175 and a puck line of -1.5 (+136). The over/under total is set at 6 goals. Predictive models suggest a 62% win probability for the Wild, with the Blackhawks having a 38% chance of winning.

The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and can be listened to on KFAN 100.3 FM. The Wild are looking to secure their third consecutive road win, while the Blackhawks aim to rebound from back-to-back losses.