- The Panthers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Wild
- Wild vs. Panthers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MWHN | SCRI | ESPN+
The Minnesota Wild (2-1-1) visit Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers (2-0-2) on Oct. 10 in Sunrise, FL. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Panthers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Wild vs. Panthers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Wild vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Wild | +1.5 -220 | 6 -118 | +115 |
| Panthers | -1.5 +180 | 6 -102 | -135 |
Wild vs Panthers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 55.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Panthers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 66.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 3-1 against the spread this NHL season (+2.9 Units / 58.59% ROI).
- Wild are 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units /-1.77% ROI
- Wild are 0-4 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Wild are 4-0 when betting the Under for +4 Units /85.11% ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 1-3 against the spread this NHL season (-2 Units /-38.1% ROI).
- Panthers are 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -15.84% ROI
- Panthers are 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.55 Units / -54.84% ROI
- Panthers are 3-1 when betting the Under for +2.05 Units / 47.13% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Panthers vs Wild
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +145 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +165 |
| Sam Reinhart (Fla) | +165 |
| Brady Tkachuk (FLA) | +175 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +175 |
| Sam Bennett (Fla) | +200 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Wild are 88-71 (.553) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 44-34 (.564) since the start of the 2025-26 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 17-9 (.654) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2025-26 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild were 44-34 (.564) last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Panthers are 4-24 (.143) when trailing after the first period since the start of the 2025-26 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .268
The Panthers are 86-74 (.538) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 15-11 (.577) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers were undefeated (16-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .846
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Wild have averaged 0.2 high danger chances per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild have scored on 6% of second chance opportunities in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Wild had 5.4 rush chances per game in the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have recorded 5.4 shots per game on the power play since the start of the 2025-26 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
The Panthers have scored on 9% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Panthers have 3.1 slot shots per game on the power play since the start of the 2025-26 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.5
The Panthers scored on 9% of rush chances in the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances in the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 5% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .755 slot save percentage in the third period since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815
The Panthers allowed 5.3 rush chances per game in the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Panthers have a .799 slot save percentage since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828
The Panthers have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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