Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild: Game preview, predictions and odds | November 29, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday. The Blackhawks (8-12-2) are tied for last place in the Central Division. Meanwhile, the Wild (14-4-4) are second in the Central, four points back of the division-leading Winnipeg Jets.

This divisional matchup has serious implications for both clubs. The Blackhawks are looking to escape the cellar, and the Wild are looking to gain ground on the Jets.

So, here’s a look at the preview, predictions and odds for this much-anticipated Central Division showdown.

Blackhawks vs. Wild: Head-to-head & key numbers

• The Blackhawks enter the game with nine losses in their last 10 matchups against the Wild.
• In their last meeting, the Blackhawks pulled out a 2-1, snapping a nine-game losing streak dating back to February 2022.
• The Wild have outscored the Blackhawks 33-12 over the last 10 matchups, notching five power-play goals during that span.
• The Wild have also shut out the Blackhawks twice in the last ten, with the last one coming on April 7, 2024.
• The Wild have outshot the Blackhawks 302-269 in their last ten meetings.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild: Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild are headed in much different directions. The Blackhawks are still going through a rebuild. However, the rebuild hasn’t progressed as well as expected, with the Blackhawks stuck in the Central Division cellar.

While the Blackhawks’ win over the Dallas Stars in their last game was encouraging, the team still has a long way to go. Rising star Connor Bedard’s public frustration is just the tip of the iceberg for the Blackhawks’ struggles this season.

Meanwhile, the Wild have been on a roll this season. The club is 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, showing the team is starting to look like a contender. The Wild played a strong defensive game against the Buffalo Sabres, earning a 1-0 win on Wednesday night. The win was crucial as the Wild had lost back-to-back games against the Jets and Calgary Flames.

It’s worth pointing out that the Wild will be looking to avenge their loss to the Blackhawks earlier this season. So, fans should expect a highly motivated Wild team to come out flying in the early going.

Blackhawks vs. Wild: Odds & Prediction

Here’s a look at the lines for this matchup:

• The moneyline favors the Wild at -245, with the Blackhawks as underdogs at +205.
• The over/under shows -108 for the Wild at 5.5, with -112 over 5.5 for the Blackhawks.
• The spread shows the Wild -128 at +1.5 goals, with the Blackhawks +108 at -1.5 goals.

Prediction: The game should favor the Wild in the moneyline while taking the over. Fans should expect a 6-2 score favoring the Wild over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Blackhawks vs. Wild: Betting Tips

• The Wild are 6-4-0 against the spread over their last 10, indicating a good chance they’ll be it in this matchup.
• Over their last 10, the Wild have scored 1.0 fewer goals than their season average. However, they could exceed their season average against a weaker Chicago Blackhawks lineup.
• The Blackhawks are 5-5 against the spread this year, meaning the over could be a good option.
• Fans looking for interesting prop bets could pick Kirill Kaprizov to score in this game.