{"id":508073,"date":"2026-03-17T16:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/508073\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:32:17","slug":"wild-vs-blackhawks-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nhl-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/508073\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild vs Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NHL Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Connor Bedard has taken a massive leap forward this season, already surpassing his previous high in goals while generating shots at the most efficient rate of his career.<\/p>\n

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Bedard\u2019s gaudy shot volume was on full display in previous meetings with Minnesota, and my Wild vs. Blackhawks predictions are expecting another active shooting performance this time aorund.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at my NHL picks<\/a> for Tuesday, March 17.<\/p>\n

Wild vs Blackhawks predictionWild vs Blackhawks best bet: Connor Bedard Over 3.5 shots (-105)<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Wild<\/a> are quietly one of the worst shot suppression teams in the NHL, ranking 30th in shots allowed. They have also allowed the 6th most shots to centers.<\/p>\n

Connor Bedard<\/a> has feasted against Bottom-12 shot suppression teams, even more so on home soil.<\/p>\n

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Bedard is averaging 4.4 shots per game through 14 such matchups. He recorded 4+ shots in 10 of them, and landed on three in a couple of the Unders.<\/p>\n

He has faced the Wild twice this season, combining for 11 shots on goal and 19 shot attempts. The volume should remain strong tonight.<\/p>\n

Wild vs Blackhawks same-game parlay<\/p>\n

The Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> shipped out some veterans leading up to the deadline, resulting in more minutes for Sam Rinzel<\/a>. He has taken advantage of the increased usage, recording multiple shots in 10 of his last 11.<\/p>\n

The Wild rank 30th defending his primary shooting zone over the last 10 games so he\u2019s in a great spot to continue firing.<\/p>\n

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Joel Eriksson Ek<\/a> has recorded six points over his last four against Chicago, hitting the scoresheet in each. They rank 23rd in goals allowed and offer a good matchup to end his three-game point drought.<\/p>\n

Wild vs Blackhawks SGP<\/p>\n

Connor Bedard Over 3.5 shots<\/p>\n

Sam Rinzel Over 1.5 shots<\/p>\n

Joel Eriksson Ek Over 0.5 points<\/p>\n

Wild vs Blackhawks odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Minnesota -175 | Chicago +150<\/p>\n

Puck Line: Minnesota -1.5 (+135) | Chicago +1.5 (-155)<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 6.5 (+115) | Under 6.5 (-135)<\/p>\n

Wild vs Blackhawks trend<\/p>\n

Connor Bedard has averaged 4.2 shots on goal per game at home against Bottom-10 shot suppression teams. Find more\u00a0NHL betting trends<\/a> for Wild vs. Blackhawks.<\/p>\n

How to watch Wild vs Blackhawks<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

United Center, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 17, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

TNT, HBO Max<\/p>\n

Wild vs Blackhawks latest injuries<\/p>\n

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