March 1: Wild vs. Blues Predictions, Odds, and Top Picks

March 1: Wild vs. Blues Predictions, Odds, and Top Picks

The Minnesota Wild will face off against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET. This match takes place at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Sports fans can enjoy the game on ESPN+, with live statistics available on FOX Sports.

Game Preview: Wild vs. Blues Predictions, Odds, and Top Picks

Both teams have distinct betting lines for this matchup:

Team Puck Line Moneyline Total Over/Under
Wild -1.5 (+102) -245 6.5
Blues +1.5 (-122) +200

Betting Insights

  • In 34 of their 60 games this season, the Wild and their opponents combined for over 6.5 goals.
  • The Blues have completed 26 matches with a total surpassing 6.5 goals.
  • Combined, these teams average 5.9 goals per game, below this matchup’s total.
  • Defensively, both teams concede an average of 6.3 goals per game, slightly less than the game’s over/under.

Team Performances

The Minnesota Wild are currently ranked seventh in the league for goals scored, tallying 199 goals or 3.3 per game. They rank 11th for goals allowed, having conceded 173 goals, which averages 2.9 per game. Their impressive goal differential stands at +26, highlighted by their power-play efficiency of 25.76%, ranking sixth overall in the NHL.

  • Kiril Kaprizov: 60 games, 33 goals, 40 assists, 73 points
  • Matthew Boldy: 56 games, 35 goals, 33 assists, 68 points
  • Quinn Hughes: 54 games, 5 goals, 53 assists, 58 points

On the other hand, the St. Louis Blues are struggling, sitting 28th in scoring with only 152 goals (2.6 per game) and 29th in goals allowed, with 204 goals conceded at an average of 3.5 per game. They have a goal differential of -52, the worst in the NHL, alongside a power-play percentage of 17.5%, which ranks them 25th.

  • Player Highlights: St. Louis has five shorthanded goals this season, tied for 11th in the league.

Predictions

For this game, the Minnesota Wild are favored to win by a margin of -1.5. Predicting a final score, many experts suggest a close game, with a potential outcome of Wild 4, Blues 2. This reflects the broader dynamic of their current season’s statistics and team performances.

Fans and bettors alike will want to tune in to see how this pivotal matchup unfolds on the ice.