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Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds, tips and betting trends<\/p>\n

Data Skrive<\/p>\n

March 18, 2026Updated March 19, 2026, 9:52 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

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Two teams at opposite ends of the Western Conference standings square off when the Minnesota Wild (39-18-12, third in conference) host the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-12, 14th) at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Minnesota earned a 4-3 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in its last game on March 17.<\/p>\n

Chicago lost 4-3 in overtime at home against the Minnesota Wild in its last game on March 17.<\/p>\n

Get ready for this matchup with everything you need to know ahead of Thursday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n

Watch Wild vs. Blackhawks on ESPN+!<\/a>Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds and betting lines<\/p>\n

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>. Odds updated Thursday at 9:52 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Favorite: Wild (-240)Underdog: Blackhawks (+197)Over\/under: 6Wild vs. Blackhawks game info and start timeDate: Thursday, March 19, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+<\/a>Watch Wild vs. Blackhawks on ESPN+!<\/a>Wild stats and trendsMinnesota has won 23 of the 42 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.The Wild have not won this season with moneyline odds lower than -240.There is a 70.6% chance that Minnesota wins this game, per the moneyline.Minnesota and its opponent have combined to put up more than 6 goals in 43 of 69 games this season.Over the past 10 contests, the Wild have gone 4-4-2 (60.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 2.9 goals-per-game average (29 total) during that span.Defensively, the Wild have given up 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 outings.Blackhawks stats and trendsThe Blackhawks have been the underdog 63 times this season, and upset their opponent in 25, or 39.7%, of those games.Chicago has a record of 7-7 in games when oddsmakers list the team at +197 or longer on the moneyline.The moneyline for this contest implies a 33.7% chance for the Blackhawks to win.Chicago has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 32 of 67 games this season.In the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have claimed 50.0% of the possible points with a 3-4-3 record.They are scoring at a 2.4 goals-per-game average (24 total) over that span.Over on the defensive side, the Blackhawks have allowed 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over those 10 matchups.<\/p>\n

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