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Bruins vs. Wild Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [3/2/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Boston Bruins vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
NHL action continues on Sunday at 3:30PM ET as the Boston Bruins square off with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Boston-Minnesota game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Wild with a win probability of 56%, while the Bruins have 44%."
For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bruins vs. Wild predictions page.
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Bruins vs. Bruins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Wild a 56% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bruins vs. Wild Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -160 |
| Total | o5.5 (+100) | u5.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bruins vs. Wild Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Bruins vs. Wild matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Bruins vs. Wild Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Wild?
According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Wild.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 13.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Bruins star is a 54.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 13.5% |
| Morgan Geekie | 6.3% |
| Elias Lindholm | 4.9% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 8.0% |
| Marco Rossi | 6.4% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 54.9% |
| Morgan Geekie | 31.6% |
| Elias Lindholm | 26.4% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 38.3% |
| Marco Rossi | 32.2% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 26.4% |
Bruins vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's game between the Wild and Bruins at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 3:30PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Bruins vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Boston vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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