Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 3/19/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-12) are traveling to Grand Casino Arena on Thursday where they will take on the Minnesota Wild (39-18-12).

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 defeat to the Wild in their last outing. The Blackhawks had an average offensive performance in this defeat. In the game, they earned a goal on 3 out of the 26 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances but weren't able to score. Chicago amassed 2 penalty mins in this contest.

When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 175 goals (30th in hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 212. For the current campaign, they have earned 62 points and their points percentage is .463. Chicago steps onto the ice with 193 power play opportunities and they have added 37 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 19.17%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 181 goals while having 138 themselves. Chicago has tried 1,633 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.7%. The Blackhawks have had 1,973 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .893. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have 200 power play opportunities (14th in hockey) and have earned 31 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Spencer Knight. Opponents have notched 371 goals against Knight in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.85. Knight has played in 140 games during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .905 in his 5,148 mins in the crease. He has an overall mark of 66-52-18 and he was named the starter in 130 games. During his career on the ice, Knight has earned 68 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .523. Knight has had 3,907 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,536 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Minnesota opposed the Blackhawks in a game where the Wild took home the win by a final score of 4-3. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this matchup and scored 1 on that try. The Wild earned 4 goals of the 37 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Wild have racked up 169 goals at even strength and 57 goals (3rd in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. Minnesota has put up 2,013 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.23%, while allowing the opposition 2,059 shots. For the year, the Minnesota Wild have tallied 226 goals, 90 points, in addition to a points percentage of .652. They have permitted 194 goals to be scored by way of 157 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 227 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 25.11%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.21% on their opponents 178 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 90.6%.

Across the ice you will find Filip Gustavsson protecting the goal. He has compiled 5,628 stops out of 6,170 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .912. Gustavsson has accumulated a career mark of 108-70-26 and has been in goal for 212 games. He was named a starter in 203 games and has played 9,063 minutes. Gustavsson's quality start percentage is 61.6% and he has accumulated 125 quality starts in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.67 goals per contest and he has relinquished 542 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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