The Minnesota Wild (25-11-4) look to extend their impressive winning streak as they host the St. Louis Blues (19-18-4) in a crucial Central Division matchup at the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night.
The Wild enter the contest riding high with victories in four of their last five games, including a commanding 4-0 shutout against the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Blues arrive following a challenging 6-4 road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Minnesota has dominated the season series thus far, holding a perfect 2-0 record against St. Louis, with the Wild's offense generating eight goals across those matchups.
Despite missing star forward Kirill Kaprizov due to injury, the Wild's depth has shined through with Marco Rossi stepping up impressively, collecting nine points in his last five games, while Filip Gustavsson continues his stellar form in net with a remarkable 2.20 GAA and .926 save percentage.
The Blues, staying within striking distance of a playoff spot, have shown resilience with Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas leading their offensive charge, though their road record has been less than stellar, dropping four of their last six away games.
As these division rivals prepare to face off, the combination of Minnesota's home-ice advantage and recent momentum against St. Louis's determination to climb the standings sets the stage for what promises to be an intense Central Division battle.
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues: who will win?
For tonight's Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Wild a 68.67% chance of defeating the Blues.
Minnesota Wild: 68.67% win probability
- Strong recent form (Won 4 of last 5 games - WWWLW)
- Superior points accumulation (54 points in 40 games vs Blues' 42 in 41)
- Better defensive record (107 goals against vs Blues' 123)
St. Louis Blues: 31.33% win probability
- Inconsistent performance (Recent form LWWLW shows volatility)
- Poor goal differential (-9 with 114 GF, 123 GA)
- Lower win percentage (19 wins in 41 games vs Wild's 25 in 40)
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Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues odds
| Minnesota Wild | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -140 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +120 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Minnesota Wild have won 25 out of 40 matches this season.
- 2The St. Louis Blues have won 19 out of 41 matches this season.
- 3With 54 points, the Minnesota Wild holds the 3rd position in the league standings.
- 4St. Louis Blues's 42 points place them 10th in the rankings.
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues form
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues head to head
Minnesota Wild
50%
St. Louis Blues
50%
Nov 20, 2024
St. Louis Blues
2 : 4
Minnesota Wild
Oct 15, 2024
St. Louis Blues
1 : 4
Minnesota Wild
Mar 23, 2024
Minnesota Wild
4 : 5
St. Louis Blues
Mar 17, 2024
St. Louis Blues
3 : 2
Minnesota Wild
Mar 2, 2024
St. Louis Blues
3 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Nov 29, 2023
Minnesota Wild
3 : 1
St. Louis Blues
