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Minnesota (12-7-4) at Chicago (10-8-4)
- When: Nov 26 2025, 8:30 PM
- Where: United Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- TV: ESPN+/Hulu
Minnesota vs Chicago NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Minnesota -140
Spread: Minnesota -1.5 (+180)
Total: 5.5
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
Minnesota closes out its three game road swing on Wednesday night, and the Wild would love to bring something tastier home than turkey leftovers. They are sizzling in November with a 9-1-1 record and riding a five game heater. If confidence had a sound, it would be Jesper Wallstedt casually saying, “Let’s keep the streak going.”
Minnesota has smothered teams recently with back to back shutouts and an 8-0 scoring advantage across their last two outings. Wallstedt already owns three shutouts this season while Filip Gustavsson has added two of his own. The duo has turned the crease into a fortress that apparently requires a retina scan for entry.
Coach John Hynes credits their defensive commitment as much as their goaltending. When a team can win ugly, win pretty, and win when the goalie barely breaks a sweat, that is usually a sign of a squad that plans on cashing more than just paychecks.
Minnesota’s offensive leaders remain dangerous. Kirill Kaprizov has 27 points with Matt Boldy right behind him at 25. Marcus Johansson chips in steady production, but Minnesota’s strength in this matchup is simple: they defend like the puck owes them money.
With a strong road trip behind them and a bottom tier opponent ahead, Minnesota should dictate pace and possession. If they play their usual structured style, they are built to control this matchup from the opening faceoff.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
Chicago is trying to crawl out of a three game losing streak, but the numbers show why the climb is steep. They have been outscored 13-5 in those losses, although their most recent effort was surprisingly strong. The Blackhawks lost 1-0 to the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche but actually controlled long stretches of play. For a team starving for positivity, that qualifies as a three course meal.
Coach Jeff Blashill applauded their improved structure and puck movement. The question is whether that effort travels, especially against one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Chicago’s scoring punch leans heavily on Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi, but beyond that duo the offensive depth starts looking like a rental car with two missing hubcaps.
In net, Chicago will likely roll with Spencer Knight or Arvid Soderblom. Knight has been steady with a 2.38 goals against, while Soderblom has battled inconsistency. Neither has strong history against Minnesota, which makes this matchup a tricky spot.
Defensive lapses, inconsistent scoring, and uncertain goaltending are a dangerous mix against a Wild team that punishes mistakes and suffocates scoring chances. Chicago can absolutely compete if they repeat their Colorado effort, but beating a team in Minnesota’s form requires more than good intentions.
NHL Betting Edge & Prediction
Minnesota’s defensive machine keeps rolling, the goaltending advantage holds strong, and the Wild head home with another win in their pocket.
Score Prediction: Wild 3, Blackhawks 1
Pick: Minnesota (-140)
Total: Under 5.5 (-103)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
