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Blue Jackets vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/11/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Minnesota Wild will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Wild predictions page.
Blue Jackets vs. Wild prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Wild a 56% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blue Jackets vs. Wild odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-180) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blue Jackets vs. Wild picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Wild matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Blue Jackets vs. Wild player props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the Wild star is a 43.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 5.4% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.2% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.6% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 9.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 5.8% |
| Joel Ek | 5.6% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 28.6% |
| Adam Fantilli | 28.0% |
| Kent Johnson | 26.2% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 43.6% |
| Matt Boldy | 29.4% |
| Joel Ek | 28.5% |
Blue Jackets vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Wild and Blue Jackets at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Dimers' in-depth preview of Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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