The Minnesota Wild visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
Minnesota grabbed a 5-0 victory at home its last time out on Dec. 16 against the Washington Capitals.
Columbus won at home in its last game on Dec. 16, 4-3 over the Anaheim Ducks.
Before watching this matchup, here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s action on the ice.
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Minnesota Wild vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Wild (-120)Underdog: Blue Jackets (+100)Over/under: 6Wild vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Thursday, December 18, 2025Time: 7 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Wild stats and trendsMinnesota has won nine of its 17 games as a favorite this season.In 15 games with moneyline oddds shorter than -120, the Wild have seven wins.The moneyline odds imply that Minnesota has a 54.5% chance of winning this contest.Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 15 of 34 games this season.In the past 10 contests, the Wild have earned 80.0% of the possible points with a 7-2-1 record.They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) over that span.Over on the defensive end, the Wild have allowed 18 goals (1.8 per game) over those 10 outings.Blue Jackets stats and trendsThe Blue Jackets have been an underdog in 23 games this season, with six upset wins (26.1%).Columbus has gone 5-11 when bookmakers have listed them as underdogs of +100 or longer on the moneyline.The win probability for the Blue Jackets, implied from the moneyline, is 50.0%.In 60.6% of Columbus’ previous games this season (20/33), the teams combined to score more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have earned 50.0% of the possible points with a 3-4-3 record.They have put up 30 goals over that stretch.Over on the defensive side, the Blue Jackets have given up 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.