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Flyers vs. Wild Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [12/14/2024]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Philadelphia Flyers vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
The Minnesota Wild will face the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, commencing at 2:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Philadelphia-Minnesota game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Wild are more likely to win, while the Flyers have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Flyers vs. Wild predictions page.
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Flyers vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Wild and Flyers at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 2:00PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Flyers vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Philadelphia vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Flyers vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Flyers and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Wild a 59% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Flyers vs. Wild Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-188) | -1.5 (+158) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -155 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flyers vs. Wild Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Flyers vs. Wild matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest 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.
Flyers vs. Wild Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Flyers vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 12.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 53.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 6.6% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.7% |
| Matvei Michkov | 4.6% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 12.4% |
| Matt Boldy | 7.6% |
| Marco Rossi | 6.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 34.9% |
| Owen Tippett | 24.4% |
| Matvei Michkov | 24.3% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 53.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 36.9% |
| Marco Rossi | 32.7% |
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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