Wild vs. Blues Prediction and Odds (Tale of Two Streaking Rivals)

Two of the hottest teams in the NHL face off on Saturday afternoon at the Enterprise Center when the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues clash. These Central Division rivals are neck and neck with 98 points and would both make the playoffs if the season ended today. 

The Wild are 7-1-2 in their last ten and are winners of 12 of their last 15 overall. The Blues, on the other hand, have won nine of their last ten and are on a seven-game winning streak. 

Here are the odds for tonight’s matchup, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Wild vs. Blues Odds and Total

Moneyline:

• Wild -110
• Blues -110

Puck line:

• Wild +1.5 (-260)
• Blues -1.5 (+210)

Total:

• 6 (Over -130/Under +110)

Wild vs. Blues Prediction and Pick

The odds make it clear that the bookmakers are expecting this game to be as tight as can be. The Blues opened as slight favorites but the odds moved to even rather quickly. Though, I have to say that between the two streaking teams there is one I trust more.

The Blues' offense has been playing out of their minds over the last couple of weeks. They have not scored less than four goals in any of their last 10 games. Take note that one of those games was a 4-3 victory over the Wild less than two weeks ago.

It was the second time St. Louis beat Minnesota this year after the Winter Classic. St. Louis is now 8-1-1 in its last 10 games against their division rivals. 

Forward Robert Thomas has led the charge, having scored at least one point in his last 11 games on the ice. This included 17 assists and six goals. 

Ville Husso has been another key component to the Blues' recent streak. With an outstanding 2.23 GAA and a .935 save percentage, he and Thomas will ensure that the Blues dominate both ends of the ice.

Pick: Blues -110 to win

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