The UNDER has been the play for totals bettors in six of the last nine games between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild with those two teams set to meet on the ice on Friday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
The Wild are riding a two-game winning streak against the Blackhawks into Friday's matchup, with the teams last meeting on April 7 in a 2-1 Wild road victory as an underdog on the NHL moneyline. The Blackhawks, however, are 5-2 in their last seven against the Wild dating back to last year.
Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Chicago sat as -149 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Computer Prediction: Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.1-2.4 victory for the Wild. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Blackhawks are 52-30-6 so far on the season. The Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, are 50-30-8. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Chicago go 31-44-13 and the Wild go 32-39-17 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Minnesota injuries news.
This game puts the Chicago Blackhawks, most recently No. 22 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Minnesota Wild, who rate a No. 7 in the latest survey.
How Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Stats Match Up
The game also pits Chicago's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 2.82 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.44 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 17.56% while the Wild defense kills off 86.12% of their penalties.
Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Odds Trends
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
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Minnesota at Chicago, Sunday, May 3rd
