New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Wild

The New York Rangers meet the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, March 14.

There is an appealing -139 when it comes to Under 6.5 goals which is our confident prediction. The Rangers and the Wild might not light the lamp too many times.

New York Rangers won their previous game 6-3. This road victory at Canada Life Centre against Winnipeg Jets was their third on the spin. Alexis Lafreniere landed 2 points, including 1 goal and 1 assist.

Minnesota Wild were beaten 3-2 (SO) at Xcel Energy Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Philadelphia Flyers. Kirill Kaprizov and Matthew Boldy scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt made a total of 24 saves (.923).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild beat the Rangers when the teams last met. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Igor Shesterkin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-12-6	2.5	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-10-6	2.5	.913	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 23.5 shots on goal, with a 26.7% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have been giving up 3.1 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.2%.

Alexis Lafreniere is the top points scorer with 15 points, 9 goals and 6 assists, with Vincent Trocheck racking up 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.78 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

The Wild have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 22.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 18 points, 8 goals and 10 assists, while Quinn Hughes is next in line after registering 14 points, 1 goal and 13 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 1.98 GAA with a .931 SV%, including one shutout.

New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

The teams could struggle to light the lamp in this NHL encounter and the -139 has plenty of appeal for Unders to happen. The success of this bet depends on six or less goals to be scored.

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Key Rangers vs Wild stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Wild games.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vincent Trocheck Over 0.5 Assists +110

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers) has recorded one assist or more in 4 straight road games. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get +110 that he is able to land a return.

Latest Vincent Trocheck Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+340

First

+1900

Assists

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 1 - 5 Wild

There are betting odds of +1500 that the Wild land a 5-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Wild

1-0

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+5000

2-0

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Rangers

+1800

Wild

+1400

3-0

Rangers

+5000

Wild

+2200

3-1

Rangers

+2800

Wild

+1500

3-2

Rangers

+1100

Wild

+800

4-0

Rangers

+7000

Wild

+2400

4-1

Rangers

+2800

Wild

+1050

4-2

Rangers

+2200

Wild

+1300

4-3

Rangers

+1300

Wild

+1000

5-0

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+4000

5-1

Rangers

+5000

Wild

+1500

5-2

Rangers

+2900

Wild

+1150

5-3

Rangers

+3400

Wild

+1900

5-4

Rangers

+2500

Wild

+2000

6-0

Rangers

+2500

Wild

+5500

6-1

Rangers

+12000

Wild

+3000

6-2

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+1900

6-3

Rangers

+5000

Wild

+2200

6-4

Rangers

+6600

Wild

+4000

6-5

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-0

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+9000

7-1

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-2

Rangers

+6000

Wild

+4500

7-3

Rangers

+10000

Wild

+4000

7-4

Rangers

+9000

Wild

+5000

7-5

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+9000

7-6

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+12000

8-0

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+13000

8-1

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-2

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+8000

8-3

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-4

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-5

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+12000

9-1

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+14000

9-2

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+12500

9-3

Rangers

+13000

Wild

+14000

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New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild 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.

Minnesota Wild are massive -233 favorites. They are regarded as 70% likely to win this game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. New York Rangers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +188.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +112.

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Moneyline

Rangers

+188

Wild

-233

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+325

Tie

+360

Wild

-152

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-133

Wild -1.5

+110

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-139

Over 6.5

+112

Favorite Kirill Kaprizov is priced at +750 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +110.

Player Goals

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+110

Anytime

+750

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+135

Anytime

+900

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+200

Anytime

+1350

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1350

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+280

Anytime

+1650

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+320

Anytime

+1850

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Gabe Perreault (Rangers)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Robby Fabbri (Wild)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Conor Sheary (Rangers)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Adam Fox (Rangers)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Nick Foligno (Wild)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Jonny Brodzinski (Rangers)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Noah Laba (Rangers)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Tye Kartye (Rangers)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Jaroslav Chmelar (Rangers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Juuso Parssinen (Rangers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+1250

Anytime

+5500

Jonas Brodin (Wild)

First

+1750

Anytime

+8000

Braden Schneider (Rangers)

First

+1750

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+155

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Adam Fox (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-149

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-161

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Gabe Perreault (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-118

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Gabe Perreault (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Adam Fox (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 8.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 4.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 24
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 32.5
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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