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Penguins vs. Wild Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [3/9/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
NHL action continues on Sunday at 3:30PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Pittsburgh-Minnesota game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Wild with a win probability of 56%, while the Penguins have 44%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Wild predictions page.
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Penguins vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Wild a 56% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Penguins vs. Wild Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-210) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +122 | -140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Wild matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Penguins vs. Wild Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Wild.
Our projections give Boldy a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 6.8% |
| Bryan Rust | 6.0% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 4.9% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.7% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.5% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 4.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 33.2% |
| Bryan Rust | 28.8% |
| Rickard Rakell | 26.3% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 36.5% |
| Marco Rossi | 27.2% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 23.6% |
Penguins vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's matchup between the Wild and Penguins at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to begin at 3:30PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Penguins vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Sunday.
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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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