The Minnesota Wild (3-5-3, riding a four-game losing streak) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-2) at Grand Casino Arena. The matchup on Thursday, Oct. 30 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.
Wild vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+141)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 1-3-4 in overtime contests as part of a 3-5-3 overall record.
- In the three games this season the Wild registered only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Minnesota has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Wild have scored three or more goals six times, and are 3-1-2 in those games (to record eight points).
- In the three games when Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 1-1-1 record (three points).
- In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 1-2-2 (four points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 2-3-1 (five points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins (7-2-2 overall) have posted a record of -2-2 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Pittsburgh lost in overtime in its only game this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Penguins have earned 15 points in their nine games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in two games and picked up three points with a record of 1-0-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.73 | Goals Scored | 3.64 | 5th |
| 29th | 3.91 | Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 5th |
| 5th | 30.5 | Shots | 25.4 | 28th |
| 25th | 30 | Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| 1st | 31.82% | Power Play % | 28.57% | 5th |
| 32nd | 62.5% | Penalty Kill % | 79.41% | 15th |
Wild vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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