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Hurricanes vs. Wild Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/6/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Carolina Hurricanes vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
The Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Carolina-Minnesota game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Hurricanes with a win probability of 60% and the Wild with 40%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Wild predictions page.
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Hurricanes vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Hurricanes and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 60% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Hurricanes vs. Wild Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-158) |
| Moneyline | -190 | +168 |
| Total | o5.5 (-108) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Hurricanes vs. Wild Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Hurricanes 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 full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Hurricanes vs. Wild Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Wild?
According to our model, Carolina's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Wild.
Our projections give Rantanen a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 35.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 7.9% |
| Sebastian Aho | 7.6% |
| Seth Jarvis | 6.8% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Joel Ek | 6.7% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.4% |
| Marco Rossi | 4.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 35.2% |
| Seth Jarvis | 35.0% |
| Sebastian Aho | 34.6% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Joel Ek | 31.3% |
| Matt Boldy | 31.3% |
| Marco Rossi | 25.8% |
Canes vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Wild and Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Hurricanes vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Carolina vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Thursday.
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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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