The Minnesota Wild come into this game with a solid 5-2 record, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are at an even 3-3. The Wild’s home advantage and better win percentage make them favorites here.
Looking at the moneyline, Minnesota is priced at -185, meaning you’d need to bet $185 to win $100. Columbus is the underdog at +154, so a $100 bet would win you $154 if they pull an upset. The spread is set at 1.5 goals, with the Blue Jackets getting +1.5 at -162 odds and the Wild -1.5 at +136. This suggests the sportsbook expects Minnesota to win by at least two goals but is offering a better payout if you back the home team to cover.
The total is 6.5 goals, with the under slightly favored at -122 compared to the over at +102. This points to a moderately high-scoring game but with a lean towards fewer than seven goals.
If you believe Minnesota’s strong start and home ice will push them to a comfortable win, taking the Wild on the spread at +136 might offer good value. For a safer play, the moneyline on Minnesota is reasonable, though less profitable. If you expect a tighter game or some scoring back-and-forth, the under 6.5 goals is worth considering due to the slight juice favoring it.
In summary, Minnesota is the favorite at home, and the lines reflect a game expected to be competitive but with Minnesota holding the edge.