Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds
The Chicago Blackhawks look for a Game 1 victory over tthe Wild in NHL playoff action Tuesday.
The Blackhawks led the NHL in points this season and are favored big against a dangerous Minnesota team. The Wild, meanwhile, are 26-19-3. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago go 18-26-4 and the Wild go 20-22-6 on the totals.
View Minnesota vs Chicago Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
The Blackhawks were listed earlier today as -231 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook, while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook total around 5.
Props courtesy of Sportsbook:
Series Price
Minnesota Wild (Series Price) +310
Chicago Blackhawks (Series Price) -420
Series Correct Score
Minnesota Wild 4-0 30/1
Minnesota Wild 4-1 18/1
Minnesota Wild 4-2 8/1
Minnesota Wild 4-3 7/1
Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 9/2
Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 13/5
Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 7/2
Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 4/1
Total Games in the Series
4 4/1
5 21/10
6 21/10
7 11/5
Total Games in the Series
Over 5½ (-140)
Under 5½ (+110)
Series Game Spread
Minnesota Wild +1½ (+155)
Chicago Blackhawks -1½ (-190)
Zach Parise 1st Round Points
Over / Under 4
Mikko Koivu 1st Round Points
Over / Under 4
Ryan Suter 1st Round Points
Over / Under 3
Patrick Kane 1st Round Points
Over / Under 6.5
Jonathan Toews 1st Round Points
Over / Under 5.5
Marian Hossa 1st Round Points
Over / Under 4
Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 17-rated Wild taking on the No. 1-rated Blackhawks in this contest.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Chicago's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 16.7% while the Wild defense kills off 80.7% of their penalties.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 3-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Avalanche on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at -140 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Blues on April 27. Bettors who backed the Blues at -270 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Minnesota Wild Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 3-3-2
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
Chicago Blackhawks Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 9-1
After a loss are 7-3
A few Wild at Blackhawks trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Chicago is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Chicago, Friday, May 3