The Wild will play the Penguins on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. 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
The Minnesota Wild will be taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, December 18th, 2023 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2023-24 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Wild currently have a 91.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins head into this game with a 91.33 power ranking.
- Away Minnesota Wild - With the NHL season now underway, the Minnesota Wild have a 5-8-2 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. The Minnesota Wild now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins possess a 6-6-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 7th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Minnesota Wild rank 15th (86) for goals scored in the 2023-24 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently rank 18th (83) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Minnesota Wild rank 15th (91) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Pittsburgh Penguins have given up 81 goals this season, ranking them 19th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Minnesota Wild have a 3-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Pittsburgh Penguins owning a 1-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Minnesota Wild have a 12-12-4 record and the Pittsburgh Penguins hold a 13-13-3 so far in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Welcome to the magical world of hockey, where the Minnesota Wild...with a 12-12-4 standing, face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins...with a 13-13-3 record, in a clash of titans on December 18th, 2023...in the heart of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Hocus pocus, let's delve into the enchanting details of this game!
The Wild, with a win percentage of 0.429, have tallied 28 points...while the Penguins, with a 0.448 win percentage, have accumulated 29 points. It's a spellbinding battle as both teams strive to improve their standings...and conjure up a victory that could shift their fortunes.
But before the game begins, wizards must analyze the odds...to foresee which team might wield the magic wand of triumph. For those who seek a little extra enchantment, prop bets await!...See this game's prop bets below and consider placing a bet at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM.
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As the enchanted puck drops, the Wild will endeavor to cast their spell...and tame the Penguins on their home ice. Will the Penguins' spells be stronger tonight? Only the realm of hockey knows.
So gather round, my fellow wizards, and witness the clash of these mighty teams...as the Minnesota Wild face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a battle for glory. Let the magic unfold on this beguiling night of hockey!
Best Wild at Penguins Odds
| Underdog Minnesota Wild | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Underdog Minnesota Wild | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Wild are the +102 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 6 -108 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Wild are +1.5 -245 puck line underdogs at BetRivers.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Wild
Penguins
12/18/23 7:08pm EST | -105-115 |
- Minnesota Wild bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Minnesota Wild is 51.22%.
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 53.49%.
Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins Prop Bets
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Wild
Penguins
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/18/23 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Wild
Total Goals
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Erik Karlsson
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1600.5 u +120Bet |
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Evgeni Malkin
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Jake Guentzel
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 1.5 o +1501.5 u -200Bet |
Joel Eriksson Ek
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Kirill Kaprizov
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 1.5 o +1801.5 u -250Bet |
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Kris Letang
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet |
Marco Rossi
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1200.5 u -160Bet |
Marcus Johansson
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Mats Zuccarello
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +160Bet |
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Matt Boldy
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
Reilly Smith
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -145Bet |
Ryan Hartman
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1400.5 u -190Bet |
Sidney Crosby
Points Scored
MIN at PIT 12/18/23 7:08pm EST | 1.5 o +1651.5 u -225Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 0.463 | 88 | 36 | 255 | 251 | +4.0 | 23-14-4 | 15-18-8 | 2-3 | 6-2-2 | L1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 82 | 39 | 34 | 9 | 0.476 | 87 | 36 | 251 | 263 | -12.0 | 20-16-5 | 19-18-4 | 3-3 | 4-6-0 | L1 |
Minnesota Wild & Pittsburgh Penguins 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 OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Minnesota Wild YR: futures available
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Pittsburgh Penguins YR: futures available
Minnesota Wild & Pittsburgh Penguins Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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 Monday, December 18th, 2023 at 7:08 pm EST, 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 Pittsburgh Penguins Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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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