How to Pick the Utah Hockey Club vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 27

Published 11:33 am Wednesday, February 26, 2025

There are plenty of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Utah Hockey Club facing off against the Minnesota Wild at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 27. To get you prepared to place a bet or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Utah Hockey Club vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • Utah and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 29 times this season.
  • This season, 28 of Minnesota’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • The Utah Hockey Club score 2.78 goals per game, compared to the Wild’s average of 2.88, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -120

  • The Utah Hockey Club have won 53.8% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (14-12).
  • Utah is 12-8 (victorious in 60.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Utah Hockey Club have a 54.5% chance to win.

Wild Moneyline: +100

  • Minnesota has 12 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 26 times).
  • The Wild have 11 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +100 or longer (in 23 such games).
  • Minnesota’s implied probability to win is 50.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Utah 4, Minnesota 3

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

  • One of Utah’s top offensive options this season is Clayton Keller, who has recorded 64 points in 58 games.
  • Logan Cooley is another of Utah’s top contributors currently with 46 total points (16 goals and 30 assists) to his name.
  • With 44 points through 59 games (11 goals and 33 assists), Nick Schmaltz has been an important part of Utah’s offense this season.
  • As Utah’s top goalie, Karel Vejmelka has recorded 15 wins and 15 losses this season while giving up 87 goals with 879 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov is a top offensive contributor for his team with 52 points (1.3 per game). He has scored 23 goals and 29 assists in 37 games (playing 20:13 per game).
  • Matthew Boldy is a top scorer for Minnesota, with 51 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and provided 30 assists in 58 games.
  • Marco Rossi has 21 goals and 29 assists, for a season point total of 50.
  • Filip Gustavsson has a record of 22-12-3 in 38 games this season, conceding 98 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1035 saves and a .914 save percentage, ninth-best in the league.

Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/22/2025 Kings L 5-3 Away +143
2/23/2025 Canucks W 2-1 Home -164
2/25/2025 Blackhawks W 2-1 Home -272
2/27/2025 Wild Home -120
3/1/2025 Devils Home
3/6/2025 Red Wings Away
3/7/2025 Blackhawks Away

Wild’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/8/2025 Islanders W 6-3 Home -154
2/22/2025 Red Wings W 4-3 Away +121
2/25/2025 Red Wings L 3-2 Home -117
2/27/2025 Utah Hockey Club Away +100
2/28/2025 Avalanche Away
3/2/2025 Bruins Home
3/4/2025 Kraken Away

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Utah vs. Minnesota Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Venue: Delta Center

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