Minnesota (4-0-2) at Tampa Bay (4-2-0)
- When: Oct 24 2024, 7:00 PM
- Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL, USA
- Where to watch: FDS-SUN
Minnesota Wild @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Moneyline
Minnesota Wild +127
Tampa Bay Lightning -147
Minnesota Wild @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Puck Line
Minnesota Wild 1.5 (-195)
Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+165)
Minnesota Wild @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Total
Over 6.0 (-125)
Under 6.0 (+105)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Team Stats
| Wild | Lightning | |
| 4-0-2 | Record | 4-2-0 |
| 3-0-1 | Away & Home | 2-0-0 |
| 4-0-2 | Last 10 | 4-2-0 |
| W3 | Streak | W1 |
Last Matchup:
TBL 7-3, January 18th, 2024
Game Preview
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes might want to praise his team’s resilience in battling back from deficits, but so far, he hasn’t needed to. The Wild have been dominant, and they’ll look to continue their hot streak and tie NHL history on Thursday as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bettors should take note of this matchup, with Minnesota on a tear and Tampa Bay bouncing back from recent struggles.
Minnesota is coming off a commanding 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers, marking their third straight win. The Wild have yet to trail in regulation through their first six games—an achievement only matched by the 1969-70 Boston Bruins. This streak makes Minnesota a tempting option for bettors, as their ability to control games has been impressive. Mats Zuccarello, Matt Boldy, and Joel Eriksson Ek each had a goal and an assist in their latest win, offering solid choices for player prop bets, particularly for goals and assists.
Kirill Kaprizov, who notched two assists in the win, leads the Wild with 10 points (2 goals, 8 assists) through six games. His consistency makes him a strong candidate for player performance bets. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has also been reliable, stopping 24 shots in the Florida game, making Minnesota’s defense an appealing factor for under or total goals bets.
On the other side, the Tampa Bay Lightning are back home after snapping a two-game skid with an explosive 8-5 win over the New Jersey Devils. Bettors should keep an eye on Tampa Bay’s offensive firepower, which erupted with five second-period goals, including a natural hat trick from Brandon Hagel. Anthony Cirelli added four assists, showing that Tampa Bay’s offense is still dangerous despite recent struggles. Tampa’s offense could make the over in total goals an enticing option, especially given their recent form.
The Lightning are set to begin a three-game homestand and will be looking to build momentum. Despite their recent losses, including a 5-2 defeat to Toronto where goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was pulled, Tampa Bay’s bounce-back ability, as demonstrated in their New Jersey win, makes them a team to watch for both moneyline bets and goal totals.
Tampa Bay claimed both meetings against Minnesota last season, but the Wild are playing at a different level right now. While the Lightning hold a historical edge in recent matchups, Minnesota’s strong start to the season makes them a strong contender. Bettors should weigh Minnesota’s early dominance against Tampa Bay’s offensive firepower as they consider bets for this matchup.
NHL Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Minnesota 4-3
The Pick: Minnesota +127 & Over 6 (-125)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $409
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
