Wild vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 26

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The Minnesota Wild (12-7-4, on a five-game winning streak) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-4, losers of three in a row). The contest on Wednesday, Nov. 26 begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Wednesday's game.

The Blackhawks are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, scoring 31 goals while giving up 27 in that period. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored eight goals (32.0%).

Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Wild 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+118)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild are 4-4-8 in overtime contests as part of a 12-7-4 overall record.
  • Minnesota has eight points (2-1-4) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Wild registered only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
  • Minnesota has finished 2-2-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
  • The Wild have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 10-2-2 in those games (to record 22 points).
  • In the eight games when Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 4-2-2 to register 10 points.
  • In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 4-2-3 (11 points).
  • The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Wild went 8-5-1 in those contests (17 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (10-8-4 overall) have posted a record of 1-4-5 in games that have required OT this season.
  • In the 10 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
  • The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
  • This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-3-3.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-2-1 (seven points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blackhawks went 7-6-3 in those matchups (17 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
24th 2.87 Goals Scored 3.14 9th
10th 2.78 Goals Allowed 2.77 9th
15th 27.8 Shots 24.9 29th
24th 29.7 Shots Allowed 30.9 28th
5th 25.61% Power Play % 24.19% 6th
25th 75.93% Penalty Kill % 83.33% 8th

Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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