Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Wild vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Of Minnesota’s 82 games last season, 39 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Columbus played 42 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
• The teams averaged 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• The Wild were 21st in goals scored in the league, and the Blue Jackets were 24th.
• This game features the league’s 31st-ranked (Blue Jackets) and 20th-ranked (Wild) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -236

• The Wild won 26 of their 39 games when favored on the moneyline last season (66.7%).
• Minnesota won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -236 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Wild a 70.2% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +191

• The Blue Jackets were an underdog 75 times last season, and upset their opponent 23 times.
• Columbus had a record of 5-22 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +191 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Blue Jackets have a 34.4% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Columbus 2

Wild Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 46 goals and 50 assists last season, Kirill Kaprizov was one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (96 points).
• With 29 goals and 40 assists, Matthew Boldy was one of the most important offensive options for Minnesota (69 points, 0.8 per game).
• With 64 points in 77 games last season (30 goals and 34 assists), Joel Eriksson Ek was a key cog in the Minnesota’s offensive efforts.
• Last season for Minnesota, Filip Gustavsson (20-18-4) registered a 3.1 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .899.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Sean Monahan’s 26 goals and 33 assists in 83 games gave him 59 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Zachary Werenski was crucial for Columbus’ attack with 57 total points (0.8 per game), including 11 goals and 46 assists in 70 games.
• Kirill Marchenko had 23 goals and 19 assists for Minnesota.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins was 13-17-8 last season, giving up 130 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (47th in the league).

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Minnesota vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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