"Minnesota's games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 6.5 goals 28 times. Chicago has played 20 games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals. These two teams average 5.8 goals per match combined, 0.7 less than this game's total. These teams allow a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under. The Wild have put together a 16-15 record when favored on the moneyline this season. The Blackhawks have won 21, or 42.9%, of the 49 games they have played as an underdog this season."
"The Wild offense's 168 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the NHL. On defense, the Wild have been one of the best squads in league play, allowing 151 goals to rank 10th. The team has the league's seventh-best goal differential at +17 this season. The Wild shoot 11.0% as a team, ranked 16th-best in the league. The Wild have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 20.8 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game. In the last 10 games, the Wild have secured 60.0% of the possible points with a 4-4-2 record. They have averaged 3.3 goals per game (33 total) during that span. Over on the defensive side, the Wild have allowed 3.8 goals per game (38 total) over those 10 matchups."
Minnesota hosts Chicago Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET with the Wild at -248 on the moneyline and the Blackhawks at +202. The game total is 6.5 goals; Minnesota has exceeded that total 28 times and Chicago 20 times this season. The teams combine to average 5.8 goals per game and collectively allow 5.9 goals per game. Minnesota ranks 13th in scoring (168 goals) and 10th in goals allowed (151) with a +17 differential. Chicago ranks 26th in scoring (138) and 19th in goals allowed (160) with a -22 differential. Minnesota has earned 60% of possible points in its last 10 games (4-4-2).
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