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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Minnesota Wild at PPG Paints Arena in Friday night NHL action. Pittsburgh enters at 9-8-1 after splitting the NHL Global Series in Sweden, while Minnesota sits at 10-7-4 riding a six-game point streak. Bettors will weigh the Penguins’ veteran leadership against the Wild’s hot form led by Matt Boldy and Jesper Wallstedt.
Line Movement and Odds
- Penguins Puck Line: -1.5 (+170)
- Wild Puck Line: +1.5 (-200)
- Penguins MoneyLine: -135
- Wild MoneyLine: +115
- Total: 6.0 (Over -110, Under -110)
Pittsburgh opened as slight home favorites, reflecting their depth and Minnesota’s road challenge. See full NHL odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins Outlook
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin both scored in the 4-0 win over Nashville, improving Pittsburgh’s record to 116-10-6 when both tally in the same game. Rookie Sergei Murashov earned his first NHL win with a shutout, while Tristan Jarry (lower body) returned to practice and could soon rejoin the rotation. The Penguins must lean on their veteran core and stabilize their goaltending to counter Minnesota’s fast starts.
Minnesota Wild Outlook
Matt Boldy extended his point streak to five games with a short-handed goal and the shootout winner against Carolina. Jesper Wallstedt made 42 saves, improving to 5-0-2 with a .926 save percentage. Minnesota has scored first in 10 straight games, a franchise record, with Brock Faber and Mats Zuccarello adding consistent production. The Wild’s ability to start strong and ride Wallstedt’s hot goaltending makes them dangerous on the road.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The Penguins must rely on Crosby and Malkin to drive offense while Murashov or Jarry hold steady in net. The Wild need Boldy and Zuccarello to sustain scoring and Wallstedt to continue his stellar form. Special teams and early momentum will be decisive.
Injuries / Availability
Pittsburgh lists Tristan Jarry (lower body) nearing return, with Ville Koivunen (lower body) week-to-week on injured reserve. For full player status, check the Penguins injury report.
Minnesota lists no major new injuries, though lineup adjustments continue. See the Wild injury page for latest updates.
Environment
The game tips at PPG Paints Arena, where Pittsburgh is 5-3 at home. Minnesota is 4-4-2 on the road, but enters with momentum from a six-game point streak. Expect a physical, high-tempo contest with playoff implications.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Penguins 3, Wild 2 (OT)
- Best Bet: Penguins MoneyLine (-135)
Pittsburgh’s home edge and veteran scoring tilt the matchup in their favor. - Total: Under 6.0 (-110)
Our model projects five goals, leaning under given both teams’ recent defensive form.
Pittsburgh’s veteran stars and home ice should secure the win, while Minnesota’s resilience keeps it close. Expect a tight, low-scoring battle trending under the total.
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