Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

This article was published on Nov 26, 2025. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The Minnesota Wild visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The game starts at 8:30 PM and will be shown on ESPN+. The Wild, with a record of 12-7-4, are led by head coach John Hynes.

Chicago comes into this game with a 10-8-4 record under head coach Jeff Blashill. Both teams belong to the Western Central Division. The Wild hold a division rank of 3, while the Blackhawks are at 6.

Wild vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild Puck Line -1.5 (+179), Chicago Blackhawks Puck Line +1.5 (-221), Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -139, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +117, Over 6.0 (+102), Under 6.0 (-123)

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild are on a strong run with five wins in their last five games. They recently defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0, showcasing a solid performance. Key players like Danila Yurov and Brock Faber contributed with goals in that game.

Filip Gustavsson has been a standout in the net for the Wild. He has been crucial in the team’s recent victories, including a shutout against the Penguins. With 19 saves in the game against Pittsburgh, he demonstrated his skills effectively.

Kirill Kaprizov leads the team with 27 points, including 13 goals and 14 assists. He has been consistent in creating opportunities and scoring goals. Alongside Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson, Kaprizov forms a potent offensive trio for the Wild.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have faced challenges in recent games. They lost to the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 at home. Despite taking 22 shots on goal, they couldn’t score.

Connor Bedard has been a key player for the Blackhawks. He has 13 goals and 18 assists in 22 games. Tyler Bertuzzi has also contributed with 12 goals and 7 assists.

Spencer Knight has been the primary goalie for Chicago. He has played 15 games with 7 wins and 5 losses. Knight has made 440 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a moneyline of -139, the Wild have shown strong performance, scoring 66 goals this season. The Blackhawks, with a moneyline of +117, have scored slightly more goals at 69 but face a tough opponent. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Wild.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. The Wild and Blackhawks have solid offensive stats, with both teams having high goal counts. The projected total score is 7, suggesting the game may go over. Choosing the over at +102 seems reasonable given the scoring potential of both teams.