Friday will feature a projected tight NHL outing between the Minnesota Wild (6-1-2, -118 on the moneyline to win) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3, -102 moneyline odds) at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Watch the action on ESPN+ as the Wild and the Lightning take the ice.
Wild vs. Lightning Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Favorite: Wild (-118)
Underdog: Lightning (-102)
Over/under: 6
Wild vs. Lightning Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Lightning (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Wild 4 – Lightning 3
How to Bet on Wild vs. Lightning
Wild and Lightning Betting Trends
Minnesota and its opponent have gone over 6 combined goals in five of nine games this season.
Tampa Bay’s games this season have had over 6 goals six of 10 times.
The teams average 7.7 goals per game combined, 1.7 more than this game’s total.
These teams give up 5.4 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this game’s over/under.
The Wild are 4-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
The Lightning have won two of the three games they have played as an underdog this season.
Wild Stats & Insights
The Wild’s 3.8 average goals per game add up to 34 total, which makes them the 16th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
The Wild have allowed the fourth-fewest goals in league action this season, 23 (2.6 per game).
With a +11 goal differential, they’re ranked fifth-best in the NHL.
The Wild have a 13.2% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking sixth in the league.
The Wild average 20.2 hits and 16.8 blocked shots per game.
They are scoring at a 3.8 goals-per-game average (34 total) during that time.
Over on the defensive side, the Wild have given up 22 goals (2.4 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Lightning Stats & Insights
The Lightning’s 39 total goals (3.9 per game) are the fourth-most in the league.
The Lightning have allowed 2.8 goals per game, 28 total, the ninth-fewest among NHL teams.
Their fifth-best goal differential is +11.
The Lightning’s collective 14.4% shooting percentage ranks third in the league.
The Lightning have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
They have averaged 3.9 goals per game (39 total) during that span.
On the defensive end, the Lightning have given up 27 goals (2.7 per game) in those 10 outings.
Wild Key Players to Watch
Kirill Kaprizov is currently one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (18 total points), having put up five goals and 13 assists.
Through nine games, Matthew Boldy has four goals and seven assists.
Filip Gustavsson has a record of 4-1-1. He has allowed 13 goals (2.17 goals against average) and recorded 154 saves.
Lightning Key Players to Watch
Nikita Kucherov is a top offensive contributor for his club with 16 points (1.6 per game). He has totaled nine goals and seven assists in 10 games (playing 20:30 per game).
Anthony Cirelli is a key contributor for Tampa Bay, with 12 total points this season. He has netted two goals and provided 10 assists in 10 games.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has a .911 save percentage (16th in the league), with 215 total saves, while giving up 21 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 6-3-0 record between the posts for Tampa Bay this season.
Wild vs. Lightning Injuries
Wild: Ryan Hartman: Upper Body (Questionable), Troy Grosenick: Knee (Out For Season)
Lightning: None
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