Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

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The Florida Panthers are set to play against the Minnesota Wild at the Grand Casino Arena. The game is part of the NHL Regular Season and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers come into the game with a record of 26-20-3, while the Wild have a record of 29-14-9.

Florida is ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Minnesota holds the 3rd spot in both the Western Conference and the Western Central Division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Panthers vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -127, Florida Panthers +107

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers are coming off a narrow victory against the Winnipeg Jets. They scored 2 goals on 20 shots while allowing just 1 goal on 18 shots. Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk were key contributors, with Bennett scoring once and Tkachuk providing an assist.

In their recent game against the San Jose Sharks, the Panthers fell short with a 1-4 loss. Eetu Luostarinen scored the lone goal for Florida. Despite having 36 shots on goal, the team struggled to find the back of the net.

The Panthers have shown resilience in their away games, with a notable win over the Washington Capitals by a score of 5-2. Sam Bennett played a pivotal role in this victory, tallying a goal and two assists. Carter Verhaeghe also contributed with a goal and an assist in that game.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild recently secured a 4-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings at home. Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello each scored two goals. Quinn Hughes contributed three assists, helping the team to victory.

In a previous away game, the Wild fell 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens. They managed two power play goals, showing effectiveness with a man advantage. Filip Gustavsson did not record any saves in this game.

Against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Wild won 6-3, demonstrating offensive strength. Marcus Foligno scored three goals, while Vladimir Tarasenko added two. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, helping to keep the lead secure.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are the favorites with a moneyline of -127. The Florida Panthers are the underdogs with a moneyline of +107. Given the Wild’s strong skater and goaltending stats, picking the Minnesota Wild to win straight up is a solid choice. The projected score is Minnesota 4, Florida 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with Minnesota ranked 7th in goals and Florida 15th. Considering these stats, the game is likely to go over the total. The recommended pick is over 6.0 (-111) with a projected total score of 7.