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Utah vs. Wild Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Utah Hockey Club vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
The Minnesota Wild and Utah Hockey Club are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Utah-Minnesota game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Wild with a win probability of 56% and Utah with 44%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Utah vs. Wild predictions page.
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Utah vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Wild and Utah at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Utah Hockey Club vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Utah vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Utah vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Utah Hockey Club vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between Utah and the Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Wild a 56% chance of defeating Utah.
According to our model, Utah (+1.5) has a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Utah vs. Wild Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Utah | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -148 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Utah vs. Wild Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Utah vs. Wild matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Utah vs. Wild Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Utah vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Utah vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 45.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Logan Cooley | 6.7% |
| Clayton Keller | 6.6% |
| Josh Doan | 5.7% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 10.1% |
| Marco Rossi | 6.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Logan Cooley | 32.3% |
| Clayton Keller | 29.8% |
| Josh Doan | 28.8% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 45.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 31.3% |
| Marco Rossi | 30.0% |
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Utah on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Utah vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date 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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