The Wild will play the Blackhawks on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now in the back half of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks happens on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Wild now have a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Chicago Blackhawks starting this game with a 83.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Minnesota Wild - The Minnesota Wild have a 19-9-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins. However, the Minnesota Wild now rank 10th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The puck drops for the Chicago Blackhawks with a 13-15-5 record as a home team. That result ranks them 11th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 2nd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Minnesota Wild rank 8th (226) for goals scored. The Chicago Blackhawks currently rank 25th (175) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The Minnesota Wild rank 19th (196) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Chicago Blackhawks, they've allowed 213 goals this season, resulting in a 9th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The Minnesota Wild have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks owning a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Minnesota Wild have a 38-18-12 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 25-30-11 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus...Minnesota Wild face off against Chicago Blackhawks on March 17th... Wild stand at 38-18-12, while Blackhawks trail at 25-30-11...Check out the standings to see who's on top and who's lagging behind...
We've crunched the numbers to give you the best betting lines...Moneyline, puck line, and goal total all in one place...Ready to place your bet? Head over to BetRivers or BetMGM...Want to learn more about betting on hockey? Visit SportsBetting3.com for tips...
In the magical world of the NHL, every point counts...Teams with the highest point totals get the best playoff seeds...Will the Wild cast a spell over the Blackhawks on Tuesday night?...Or will the Blackhawks rise up and claim victory on home ice?...
It's a thrilling showdown you won't want to miss...Tune in as these two teams battle it out for crucial points...So grab your wizard hat and get ready for some hockey magic...Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks, who will reign supreme?...May the best team emerge victorious in this epic clash of the titans...
Best Wild at Blackhawks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Minnesota Wild |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Minnesota Wild |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Wild are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Wild are -1.5 +140 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -170 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Wild
Blackhawks
3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | -175+145 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $145 at +145 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 40.82%.
- Minnesota Wild bettors risk $100 to win $57.14 at -175 odds. The implied probability for Minnesota Wild is 63.64%.
Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Wild
Blackhawks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
MIN at CHI 3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | 2.5 o -1202.5 u -115Bet |
Wild
Total Goals
MIN at CHI 3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -135Bet |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
MIN at CHI 3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kirill Kaprizov
To Score 3 Goals
MIN at CHI 3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes +3500Bet |
Matt Boldy
To Score 3 Goals
MIN at CHI 3/17/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes +4000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 71 | 40 | 19 | 12 | 0.563 | 92 | 36 | 233 | 202 | +31.0 | 20-10-8 | 20-9-4 | 4-5 | 5-3-2 | W1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 70 | 26 | 31 | 13 | 0.371 | 65 | 23 | 183 | 225 | -42.0 | 13-16-7 | 13-15-6 | 3-5 | 3-3-4 | OT1 |
Minnesota Wild & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Minnesota Wild Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Wild | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blackhawks | +100000 Bet |
Minnesota Wild & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at 7:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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