The sharpest NHL moneyline pick to make Thursday is a Blue Jackets vs. Wild prediction. History shows one side's extremely undervalued for the October 10 season opener.
Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Wild line features a projected mismatch. This game will feature star players like Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski for the Blue Jackets, while Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild.
With both teams starting fresh at 0-0, the non-conference clash presents an opportunity for a clean slate.
The home team, the Minnesota Wild, enters as the favorite, establishing a formidable presence against the underdog Blue Jackets. Now, let's transition into the odds to better understand the betting landscape and see why there's a potential big play to make on the moneyline.
NHL Projections, Expected Goalies for Blue Jackets vs. Wild
Moneyline odds reveal the Wild as the favorites at -236, while the Blue Jackets stand as +192 underdogs. Our proprietary PRO Projections list the Blue Jackets at a fair price of +189, but not enough to green light a bet.
The current puck line pits the Wild at -1.5 (+110) and the Blue Jackets at +1.5 (-130). The total is set at over/under 6.5 goals, with slight adjustments to those lines reflecting a competitive outlook.
The projected goaltenders for this matchup are Elvis Merzlikins for the Blue Jackets and Filip Gustavsson for the Wild and both anticipated to play pivotal roles in the game's outcome.
Blue Jackets vs. Wild Prediction
We're using PRO Systems and expert insights for Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Wild.
Our analysis shows that the