Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Bruins

The Minnesota Wild go up against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, March 28.

We don’t think the Wild and the Bruins are going to score too many times. Our prediction is to grab the -133 that there are Under 6.5 goals.

Minnesota Wild won their previous game by a 3-2 scoreline. It was on the road against Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Ryan Hartman, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno scored one goal apiece.

Boston Bruins won last time out by a 4-3 (OT) scoreline. It was on the road against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. There were four different goalscorers including David Pastrnak.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild are bidding for a third successive win against the Bruins. They previously won 1-0 and 6-2 at Xcel Energy Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Wild have won six.

Starting Goalies

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-15-6	2.7	.903	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-18-4	2.7	.907	2
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 34.1 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 2.6 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.1%.

Vladimir Tarasenko is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Brock Faber racking up 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.13 goal against average with a .919 save percentage.

The Bruins have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Pavel Zacha is next best after having 12 points, 8 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.25 GAA with a .922 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Our expert Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be going Under the line, especially when it’s priced at odds of -133. This means we need six goals or less to be scored in this NHL game.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Wild vs Bruins stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Wild games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Wild games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bruins games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bruins games at home.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Under 0.5 Assists -154

Matt Boldy (Wild) has failed to record an assist in 9 of the past 10 games. Taking a stats-based approach means we can back him with confidence to fall short of the line, especially at attractive odds of -154.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 1 - 4 Bruins

We’re taking a chance on the Bruins to achieve a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1700 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Bruins

1-0

Wild

+5000

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Wild

+4500

Bruins

+4500

2-1

Wild

+1300

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Wild

+3000

Bruins

+3300

3-1

Wild

+1800

Bruins

+1800

3-2

Wild

+800

Bruins

+850

4-0

Wild

+4000

Bruins

+4500

4-1

Wild

+1500

Bruins

+1700

4-2

Wild

+1500

Bruins

+1600

4-3

Wild

+1000

Bruins

+1050

5-0

Wild

+7000

Bruins

+8000

5-1

Wild

+2500

Bruins

+2800

5-2

Wild

+1600

Bruins

+1800

5-3

Wild

+2200

Bruins

+2500

5-4

Wild

+2000

Bruins

+2000

6-0

Wild

+10000

Bruins

+12000

6-1

Wild

+5500

Bruins

+6600

6-2

Wild

+3000

Bruins

+3500

6-3

Wild

+3000

Bruins

+3300

6-4

Wild

+5000

Bruins

+5000

6-5

Wild

+5000

Bruins

+5000

7-1

Wild

+10000

Bruins

+11000

7-2

Wild

+8000

Bruins

+9000

7-3

Wild

+6000

Bruins

+6600

7-4

Wild

+6600

Bruins

+7500

7-5

Wild

+11000

Bruins

+11000

7-6

Wild

+12000

Bruins

+12000

8-4

Wild

+12000

Bruins

+13000

8-5

Wild

+14000

Bruins

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Minnesota Wild at -120 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 55% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At -100, Boston Bruins are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +108.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Wild

-120

Bruins

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+135

Tie

+310

Bruins

+160

Puck Line

Wild -1.5

+205

Bruins +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Minnesota Wild Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

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