Mikael Granlund, Zach Parise, and the Minnesota Wild will face off against Artemi Panarin, Cam Atkinson, and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena for an East-West showdown. Fox Sports North will broadcast the action, which gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29.
Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets Odds
The Blue Jackets (-135) are tabbed as the favorites over the Wild (+115) and the Over/Under (O/U) has been placed at 6 goals (-120 to bet the over, +100 for the under).
Columbus is 14-10 straight-up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 0.3 units this year. That winning percentage, the best in the Metropolitan Division so far this season, is right in line with what the team produced during last year’s regular season (45-37). 12 of its 24 outings have gone under the total, while 10 have gone over and just two have pushed. This season, the team is 6-5 SU at home.
The Blue Jackets have converted on just 16.3 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that’s ranked 25th overall in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated 19th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 78.4 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 27.8 saves per game with a .912 save percentage, Sergei Bobrovsky (9-7) has been the best option in goal for Columbus this season. If the Jackets, however, choose to rest him, head coach John Tortorella could turn to Joonas Korpisalo (5-4-4 record, .886 save percentage, 3.73 goals against average).
Minnesota has earned moneyline bettors 0.5 units this year and is currently 14-10 straight up (SU). Through 24 regular season outings, 12 of its games have gone over the total, while 10 have gone under the total and just two have pushed. The Wild are 6-5 SU as the visiting team this season.
The Wild have converted on 22.2 percent of their power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked third overall and it’s successfully defended 85.4 percent of all opponent power plays.
Devan Dubnyk (2.57 goals against average and .916 save percentage) has been the main option in goal for Minnesota. Dubnyk is averaging 27.7 saves per game and has 10 wins, eight losses, and two overtime losses to his credit.
Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Predictions
NHL Prediction: SU Winner – Blue Jackets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- Seven of Minnesota’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 5-2 in those games.
- Minnesota skaters recorded 16.9 hits per game last season, while the Blue Jackets logged 21.8 hits per matchup.
