Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19

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The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The game will start at 7:30 PM and will be shown on ESPN+. The Blackhawks have a record of 25-31-12 this season, while the Wild stand at 39-18-12.

Jeff Blashill leads the Blackhawks, who are in the Western Central Division. They hold the 14th spot in their conference and 8th in their division. The Wild, coached by John Hynes, are also in the Western Central Division. They rank 3rd in both their conference and division. The game will be a test for both teams as they aim to improve their standings.

Blackhawks vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-126), Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+103), Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +204, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -242, Over/Under 6.0 (-116/-106)

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks recently played against the Minnesota Wild and lost 4-3. Connor Bedard helped with two assists and took four shots on goal. Louis Crevier scored a goal and had one assist in the game.

In their game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Blackhawks lost 4-0. Spencer Knight made 28 saves on 32 shots. Tyler Bertuzzi led the team with three shots on goal but did not score.

Earlier, the Blackhawks secured a win against the Utah Mammoth with a score of 3-2. Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar both contributed with a goal and an assist each. Spencer Knight made 29 saves to help seal the victory.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have shown mixed results in their recent games. They managed a win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 4-3. Marcus Johansson and Brock Faber played key roles in that victory.

In the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Wild fell short with a 4-2 loss. Vladimir Tarasenko was a bright spot, scoring both goals for the team. Their offensive effort was strong, with 38 shots on goal.

Against the New York Rangers, the Wild lost 4-2 despite firing 48 shots on goal. Matt Boldy and Danila Yurov each scored a goal. The team has been struggling to turn their offensive pressure into wins lately.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win with a moneyline of -242. They have better skater stats, ranking 7th in goals and assists. The Wild’s goaltending stats also show strength, with a 4th rank in goals against. The projected score is Minnesota 4, Chicago 2.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive capabilities, with Minnesota ranking high in shots on goal. Given these factors, the recommendation is to take the over at -116. The projected total score is 6 goals.