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Wild vs. Canadiens Prediction: Montreal Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/30/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Minnesota-Montreal game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Canadiens with a win probability of 54% and the Wild with 46%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Canadiens predictions page.
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Wild vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Wild and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Canadiens a 54% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Canadiens Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+175) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -142 |
| Total | o6 (-125) | u6 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Wild vs. Canadiens Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Wild vs. Canadiens matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with 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. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Boldy a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Wild star is a 34.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.5% |
| Joel Ek | 6.7% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.8% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | 6.8% |
| Cole Caufield | 5.4% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 34.9% |
| Joel Ek | 33.8% |
| Marco Rossi | 30.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | 33.7% |
| Cole Caufield | 30.0% |
| Nick Suzuki | 27.6% |
Wild vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Canadiens and Wild at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Wild vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Thursday.
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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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