Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/27

This article was published on Jan 27, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The Chicago Blackhawks will travel to face the Minnesota Wild at the Grand Casino Arena. This NHL regular season game will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Chicago holds a record of 21-23-8 under head coach Jeff Blashill. The Blackhawks are ranked 12th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Central Division. Minnesota has a record of 29-14-10, led by head coach John Hynes, and ranks 2nd in both the conference and division.

Blackhawks vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks Puck Line +1.5 (-129), Minnesota Wild Puck Line -1.5 (+107), Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +197, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -238, Over/Under 6.0

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a mixed set of recent performances. They won against the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 and the Winnipeg Jets 2-0. However, they lost to the Florida Panthers 5-1 and the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1. In the game against the Panthers, Tyler Bertuzzi scored the lone goal for the Blackhawks.

Connor Bedard is a standout player for the Blackhawks. He has played 39 games and scored 20 goals with 28 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi also contributes with 25 goals in 49 games, adding to the team’s scoring efforts.

Spencer Knight is a key goalie for the Blackhawks, having played 35 games. He has secured 15 wins and recorded 920 saves. Despite no shutouts this season, he remains a strong presence in the net for Chicago.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been busy on home ice recently. They edged out the Detroit Red Wings 4-3, showcasing strong offense with 39 shots on goal. Kirill Kaprizov led the charge with two goals and an assist.

In their latest home game, the Wild faced the Florida Panthers but fell short 4-3. Despite the loss, their power play was effective, netting two goals. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy both contributed with a goal and an assist.

Filip Gustavsson has been the mainstay in the net for the Wild. He played against the Panthers and made 30 saves on 34 shots. His season record stands at 17 wins and nine losses, with no shutouts recorded so far.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Minnesota Wild are favored with a line of -238. The Wild have stronger stats in goals, assists, and shots on goal compared to the Blackhawks. With a projected score of Minnesota 4, Chicago 2, picking the Wild to win straight up is recommended.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but Minnesota’s defense is ranked higher. The projected total score is 6, which matches the line. Therefore, the recommendation is to bet on the under at -104.