The Minnesota Wild (5-6-3) and Carolina Hurricanes (8-4-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Hurricanes are favored at -190 on the moneyline, with the Wild +160 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-100o / -122u).
Let's get into our Wild vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks.
Wild vs. Hurricanes Prediction
- Pick: Wild Moneyline
Our Minnesota vs. Carolina best bet is on the Wild Moneyline, with the best odds currently available at bet365. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
Wild vs Hurricanes Odds
| Wild Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -155 | 6.5 -100o / -122u | +160 |
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +130 | 6.5 -100o / -122u | -190 |
- Wild vs. Hurricanes puck line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+130 ), Wild +1.5 (-155)
- Wild vs. Hurricanes over/under: 6.5 (-100o / -122u)
- Wild vs. Hurricanes moneyline: Wild +160, Hurricanes -190
- Wild vs. Hurricanes best bet: Wild Moneyline
Wild vs. Hurricanes Preview
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Best Bet: Wild Moneyline
