The Chicago Blackhawks are now 8-2 in their last 10 games against the Minnesota Wild on the NHL moneyline as they look to sweep their best-of-seven second-round series when the teams hit the ice together in Game 4 on Thursday night.
Chicago extended its series lead to 3-0 on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over Minnesota as road underdogs on the NHL betting lines at the online sportsbooks. The Blackhawks also won the first two games of the series at home by scores of 4-3 and 4-1, with the OVER/UNDER going 1-1-1 in those three contests.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Chicago Blackhawks in this one, they Blackhawks listed earlier today as underdogs of +119 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Wild to win this game 2.8-2.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Wild currently sport a record of 50-33-8. The Chicago Blackhawks are 55-30-6. Betting totals have seen the Wild post a 33-40-18 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Blackhawks have gone 32-45-14 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Chicago injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 7-ranked Minnesota Wild and the No. 22-rated Chicago Blackhawks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild No. 17-ranked offense (2.77 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.35 goals per game allowed. The Wild Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.98% rate while the Blackhawks have a 82.16% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago won its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Wild on May 5. Bettors who backed the Blackhawks at +126 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games
- Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
- Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
- Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Chicago
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Minnesota, Saturday, May 9th
