New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

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The New York Rangers travel to face the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular season game. This game will take place at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Rangers have a record of 27-30-8 this season. They are ranked 16th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Wild, on the other hand, hold a 38-17-12 record. They stand 3rd in both the Western Conference and the Western Central Division.

Rangers vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+107), New York Rangers +1.5 (-130), Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -233, New York Rangers MoneyLine +195, Over/Under 6.0 (-119/-104)

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have been on a strong run lately. They have won four of their last five games. Their latest game was a 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets, with Alexis Lafrenière, Gabe Perreault, and Tye Kartye each contributing a goal and an assist.

Mika Zibanejad has been a key player for the Rangers this season. He has played 64 games, scoring 27 goals and providing 35 assists. His contributions have been vital in securing wins for the team.

In goal, Jonathan Quick has played 22 games this season. He has recorded 5 wins and 15 losses, with a total of 520 saves. The Rangers will look to continue their winning streak with solid performances from both their skaters and goaltenders.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have had a mixed performance in recent games. They secured a strong win against the Utah Mammoth with a 5-0 score. However, they also faced close losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche, both ending 2-3.

Kirill Kaprizov has been a key player for the Wild. He scored in the last three games, showcasing his importance to the team. Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes have also contributed with goals and assists in these games.

Filip Gustavsson has been the primary goalie for the Wild. He played a vital role in the shutout win against the Mammoth, saving all 25 shots. However, he faced tough competition in other games, conceding a few goals but making crucial saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the New York Rangers. The Wild’s MoneyLine is set at -233, while the Rangers are at +195. With the Wild’s strong skater and goaltending stats, they are likely to win the game. The projected score is Minnesota Wild 4, New York Rangers 2.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with the over at -119 and the under at -104. Given the projected score of 4-2 in favor of the Wild, the total is expected to be 6 goals. Based on this, the recommendation is to take the over.