Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 1/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Minnesota Wild (29-14-10) welcome the Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-8) at Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Lightning in their previous game. Chicago accounted for 11 mins in the box in this contest. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive performance in this game. In addition, they had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to score. In the game, they netted 1 out of the 18 shots they put on net.

In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 137 goals (26th in pro hockey) so far this year and have allowed 155. For the current campaign, they have recorded 50 points and their points percentage is .490. Chicago has 143 power play chances and they have scored 30 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 20.98%. At even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 131 goals while getting 107 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has tried 1,274 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. The Blackhawks have had 1,515 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 164 power play opportunities (6th in the league) and have come away with 24 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Spencer Knight. Knight has played in 129 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has amassed a win-loss record of 64-46-15 and he started in 119 games. The opposition has notched 337 goals versus Knight in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.83. Knight has had 3,598 shot attempts against him and has amassed 3,261 total saves. His save percentage sits at .906 during his 5,120 minutes between the pipes. During his career on the ice, Knight has recorded 65 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .546.

In their last outing, Minnesota played the Panthers in a game where the Wild ended up losing by a score of 4-3. They had 6 power play attempts in this one and notched 2 out of those opportunities. The Wild scored 3 goals of the 21 shots on goal they took.

The Wild have tallied 125 goals at even strength and 43 goals (3rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. Minnesota has taken 1,531 shots (7th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.97%, while allowing the other team 1,578 shots. On the year, the Minnesota Wild have notched a total of 168 goals, 68 points, in addition to a points percentage of .642. They have allowed 151 goals to be scored by way of 119 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 178 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 24.16%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 76.30% on their opponents 135 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.4%.

Across the rink you are going to see Filip Gustavsson protecting the net. He has recorded 5,374 stops out of 5,894 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .912. Gustavsson holds a lifetime mark of 100-68-26 and has been in goal for 202 contests. He has started in 193 contests and has been on the ice for 9,038 mins. Gustavsson's quality start percentage comes in at 61.7% and he has made 119 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has given up 520 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Minnesota

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