Lightning vs. Wild Prediction and Odds - Jan 4, 2023

The Minnesota Wild face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, starting at 9:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Wild, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Wild?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lightning-Wild NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Lightning and Wild a 50% chance of winning the game.

More: Free Betting Analysis for Lightning vs. Wild

Lightning vs. Wild Odds

• Puck Line: Wild -1.5 (+210), Lightning +1.5 (-245)
• Moneyline: Wild -115, Lightning +100
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Wild are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +210 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -245.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

More: Best Free Bet Tracking Tool

Best Bets for Lightning vs. Wild

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -245 via DraftKings Sportsbook (71% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.7% edge)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Lightning vs. Wild Betting Guide

Click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Lightning-Wild matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Wild? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Wild.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Wild.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 43.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.2% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.7% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.3% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.9% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.2% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 9.6% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 5.8% probability
• Joel Ek: 5.2% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 3.9% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 35.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 34.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 32.5% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 26.0% probability
• Alex Killorn: 19.5% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 43.9% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 32.8% probability
• Joel Ek: 28.7% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 21.9% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 20.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Lightning vs. Wild on Wednesday January 4, 2023.

Lightning vs. Wild 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Wild and Lightning at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Wednesday January 4, 2023
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

Looking to join an online sportsbook and start betting on the NHL? We've listed the best available welcome offers for each legal betting state.

What other NHL games are on tonight?

The Lightning and Wild aren't the only two NHL teams you can bet on tonight. DimersBOT never stops and we've got picks and top bets for each and every NHL game in our NHL Bet Hub section.

Not only do we provide with you top-notch predictions, but we also have recommended bets for the Puck Line, Over/Under and Moneyline. Sound good? Check it out today!