- The Wild are a solid -155 moneyline favorite over the Penguins on TNT Sunday afternoon
- Minnesota is 5-5 in their last 10 while Pittsburgh tries to snap a four-game losing streak
- See the Penguins vs Wild prediction, odds and prop bets, below
Two teams enduring different struggles see one trying to get closer to the 2025 Stanley Cup, while the other is buried in the basement of the Metropolitan Division.
The Minnesota Wild (36-23-4) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-31-10) at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Online sportsbooks lean to the Wild in the NHL odds, pegging them as decent favorites. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30pm ET, with TNT providing the broadcast coverage. MAX is an options for those who stream the action.
Penguins vs Wild Prediction
- Wild -155 puck line at Caesars
Honestly, this matchup carries the potential to hold a lot of sentimental value. This will be the last time Marc-Andre Fleury faces his former team. Fleury will retire at the end of the season. This is an important game for Minnesota as Colorado has passed them in the standings. Now, the Wild need two points as they try to hold the fort until reinforcements come back.
Minnesota currently sits fourth in the Central Division, two points behind the Colorado Avalanche and a gargantuan 16 back of division-leading Winnipeg. Minnesota still leads in the Wild Card chase, six points up on Calgary and seven on Vancouver. The front office had to sit on their hands, however, due to all the injuries. Bill Guerin’s hope is that Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Jonas Brodin all return before the regular season ends.
This year has again spiraled out of control for Pittsburgh, as they’re now seven game under .500 and 2-7-1 in their past 10 games. However, the Penguins still have Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Erik Karlsson. There lies some talent, even if the defense and goaltending is lacking some.
The Penguins just cannot buy a goal lately and when they do the defense and goaltending fail them. The Wild have been a little better, splitting their previous 10 contests. Minnesota is 22nd in goals per game, while the Penguins are 17th.
The Wild are 12th in goals against and the Pens are only better than San Jose. The Wild are lucky they started out so well, as Calgary and Vancouver are starting to get a little too close for comfort.
Minnesota starting “The Flower” makes too much sense, according to the goalie projections. However, Pittsburgh turns to Tristan Jarry to try and stop the defense that has become too much of a sieve for words.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild Odds
The Penguins vs Wild odds come in with a total of 5.5 goals, with -125 odds toward the over. Minnesota stands as a -155 moneyline favorite, and are now +162 to cover the puck line of 1.5 goals. These two teams are now evenly matched as Minnesota has 76 points on the season compared to Pittsburgh’s 58.
Odds as of March 9th at Caesars. Check out SBD’s Caesars Sportsbook review to see the latest sign-up bonuses.
Penguins vs Wild Player Props
NHL Player Prop odds as of March 9th at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Now, we shift gears to the player props market, where I’m tipping toward the Rickard Rakell anytime goal as my best bet. He has 29 goals in 64 games for Pittsburgh, and that rolls in at +200. For bonus points err dollars, 3+ shots for the winger is straight Even.
Rakell rolls on that top power play unit which increases his chances of a goal, a point, and several shots on goal this Sunday afternoon.
Penguins vs Wild prop: Rickard Rakell Anytime Goal Scorer (+200)
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Minnesota Wild on March 9th in what is expected to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. The Penguins currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 35-14-8, while the Wild are in third place in the Central Division with a record of 31-18-3.
When it comes to betting on this game, the odds are fairly even with the Penguins being slight favorites. As of now, the Penguins have odds of -120 to win the game, while the Wild have odds of +110. This means that a $120 bet on the Penguins would win you $100, while a $100 bet on the Wild would win you $110.
In terms of predictions for this game, it is expected to be a close contest with both teams having strong offensive capabilities. The Penguins are led by star players such as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, who have been playing at a high level this season. On the other hand, the Wild have been getting solid production from players like Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala.
When it comes to betting props for this game, there are a few options to consider. One popular prop bet is the over/under on total goals scored in the game. The over/under for this game is currently set at 6 goals, so you can bet on whether you think there will be more or less than 6 goals scored in the game.
Another popular prop bet is the first goal scorer of the game. Players like Crosby, Malkin, Kaprizov, and Fiala are all good options to consider for this bet. You can also bet on which team will score first in the game or which team will have more shots on goal.
Overall, this game between the Penguins and Wild is shaping up to be a competitive matchup with plenty of betting opportunities. Whether you’re a fan of either team or just looking to make some money on the game, there are plenty of options to consider when it comes to betting on this exciting NHL matchup.
