Catch the Chicago Blackhawks take on Minnesota Wild for another spectacular Central Division clash at the Xcel Energy Center tonight at 8 pm ET.
Minnesota holds the marbles after ousting Chicago 4-3 from a Kiril Kaprizov OT game-winner the last time the two sides butted-heads on November 26.
The Blackhawks are in dire need of improving their goal differential (-23), as they find themselves nearly two-thirds of the way through the season at sixth place in the Central with 50 points flat.
Chicago has gone 4-5-1 in their last 10, winning just two of their last five games, once against the Jets on the 19th, and again the following game against the Canes in a shootout on the 22nd.
The team suffered two consecutive defeats leading up to now against the Lightning and recently the Panthers on Sunday, and have only netted two goals throughout their last two games.
The Wild are in a much better spot, holding second place in the Central Division (68 points), fending off only the Stars with 67 points.
Minnesota posted a 3-2 record in their last five, with a crucial 4-3 OT win ensuing on the 22nd against the Red Wings.
While the side suffered their 10th OT loss at the hands of the Panthers on Saturday, the Wild have recorded an impressive 21 goals in just their last five matchups.
Chicago are +205 challengers tonight, although the Blackhawks have proven to be strong on the road, winning their last four straight away games since December 27. They’ve also covered a +1.5 spread in three of their last four games.
The Wild find themselves at -250 odds to win on the moneyline, having won three of their last five matchups. However, three out of their last four straight victories were by just a one-goal margin, won in OT.
With a +1.5 goal cushion, the Blackhawks should be able to set the course for a close result and cover the +1.5 puckline at -125.
The Wild are a massive factor in determining the game total for tonight, having 171 goals to their name this season compared to the Blackhawks’ 141.
Minnesota’s last eight straight games concluded with seven or more goals, as the team averages four goals a game in their last five.
In addition to the Wild’s recent high-scoring bouts, three of the Blackhawks’ last five straight away games ended with seven goals or more.
Seven total goals is a lot to hit in one game, but with the two sides’ last matchup against each other concluding with seven goals and Minnesota seeing eight consecutive games with seven or more goals, the over 6.5 at +105 is a solid choice with the Blackhawks on the road.
If you’re banking on an over 6.5 to hit tonight, expect one of the goals to come from the Blackhawks main center, Conor Bedard. He’s already racked up 20 goals and 28 assists this season in an effort to hoist Chicago up the Central standings.
Tonight will be a big game for Bedard, who’s only recorded one goal so far this month, which played a vital role in the Blackhawks 2-0 victory over the Jets on the 19th.
Expect him to be on his A-game, as he’s set to score anytime in this one at +180 to help propel his fellow Blackhawks.
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Chicago Blackhawks
+205
Minnesota Wild
-250
Puck Line
MIN Wild -1.5
Total
O/U 6.5
Kirill Karpizov (MIN Wild)
+110
Matthew Boldy (MIN Wild)
+140
Connor Bedard (CHI Blackhawks)
+180
Joel Eriksson Ek (MIN Wild)
+210
Ryan Hartman (MIN Wild)
+220
Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI Blackhawks)
+250
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
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