If you’re seeking best bets for the Minnesota Wild’s upcoming contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown. Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more. Wild vs. Canadiens Picks Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM. Total Pick Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals) Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals six times this season. A total of 10 of Montreal’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season. The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.1 more than the combined scoring averages for the Wild (3.53) and the Canadiens (2.88). The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest. Bet on the total at BetMGM today! Moneyline Pick Wild Moneyline: -253 The Wild have been victorious in eight of their 12 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%). Minnesota has had moneyline odds of -253 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both. Based on this game’s moneyline, the Wild have an implied probability of 71.7% to win. Canadiens Moneyline: +208 Montreal has pulled off an upset victory five times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 16 games as the underdog). The Canadiens are winless in games with moneyline odds of +208 or longer (in two chances). Montreal’s implied probability to win this matchup is 32.5% based on the moneyline. Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now! Score Prediction Prediction: Minnesota 5, Montreal 2 Wild Points Leaders Kirill Kaprizov has been imperative to Minnesota’s offense this season, racking up 28 points in 15 games. Matthew Boldy is another of Minnesota’s important contributors currently with 16 total points (nine goals and seven assists) to his name. Through 15 games, Mats Zuccarello has proven himself as a scoring option for Minnesota. He has 14 points (six goals and eight assists). Across 11 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 7-2-2. During those games, he’s allowed 25 goals while recording 284 saves. Canadiens Points Leaders Nicholas Suzuki has scored six goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 11 assists (0.7 per game), taking 2.2 shots per game and shooting 17.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Montreal with 17 total points (1.1 per game). Cole Caufield has made a major impact for Montreal this season with 13 points, thanks to 12 goals and one assist. Juraj Slafkovsky has scored one goal and contributed 10 assists for Montreal, giving him a point total of 11. Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 4-7-1 this season, collecting 268 saves and giving up 33 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (46th in the league). Wild’s Schedule Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline 11/7/2024 Sharks W 5-2 Away -264 11/8/2024 Ducks W 5-2 Away -211 11/10/2024 Blackhawks L 2-1 Away -197 11/14/2024 Canadiens – Home -253 11/16/2024 Stars – Home – 11/19/2024 Blues – Away – 11/21/2024 Oilers – Away – Canadiens’ Schedule Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline 11/7/2024 Devils L 5-3 Away +270 11/9/2024 Maple Leafs L 4-1 Away +173 11/11/2024 Sabres W 7-5 Away +193 11/14/2024 Wild – Away +208 11/16/2024 Blue Jackets – Home – 11/18/2024 Oilers – Home – 11/23/2024 Golden Knights – Home – Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+. Minnesota vs. Montreal Game Info Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+ Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Venue: Xcel Energy Center Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post How to Pick the Wild vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 14 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.