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Wild vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/4/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Minnesota Wild take on the favored Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Minnesota-Carolina game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Hurricanes are more likely to win, while the Wild have a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Wild vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Hurricanes and Wild at Lenovo Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Wild vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Wild and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 64% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Wild vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-135) | -1.5 (+120) |
| Moneyline | +190 | -225 |
| Total | o5.5 (-122) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Hurricanes Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Wild vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best 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.
Wild vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Aho a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 35.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 6.5% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.6% |
| Joel Ek | 5.5% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 7.8% |
| Seth Jarvis | 6.6% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 32.3% |
| Marco Rossi | 30.7% |
| Joel Ek | 27.0% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 35.4% |
| Seth Jarvis | 34.0% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 27.6% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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