<body><div><p>Oct 10, 2024 7:01 PM</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=01zEUK_0w19AzFA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01zEUK_0w19AzFA00" width="999" height="562" ></figure><p>The Minnesota Wild (0-0-0) are heavy home favorites (-275 moneyline odds to win) against the Columbus Blue Jackets (0-0-0, +220 moneyline odds). Thursday's contest starts at 8:00 PM ET from Xcel Energy Center on ESPN+.</p><p>As the puck drops for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we pick to emerge victorious in Thursday's action.</p><p>Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night &amp; more.</p><h2>Wild vs. Blue Jackets Game Info</h2><ul><li><b>When:</b> Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET</li><li><b>TV Channel:</b> ESPN+</li><li><b>Live Stream:</b> Watch this game on ESPN+ <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)</i></li><li><b>Where:</b> Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota</li></ul><h2>Prediction: Who will win the Wild vs. Blue Jackets game?</h2><p>Computer picks for Wild vs Blue Jackets</p><p><b>ATS</b> <b>Over/Under</b> <b>Score Prediction</b></p><p>Wild (-1.5) Under (6.5) Wild 4 Blue Jackets 2 </p><p>Think the Wild will bring home the victory in this matchup? Or will the Blue Jackets pull it out? Bet on the winner at BetMGM.</p><p>Place your bets on any NHL matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.</p><h2>Wild Top Performers (2023-24)</h2><ul><li>Kirill Kaprizov, who had 96 points (46 goals, 50 assists) and played an average of 21:00 per game, was one of Minnesota's most productive offensive players last season.</li><li>Last season, Matthew Boldy had 29 goals and 40 assists to total 69 points (0.8 per game).</li><li>For Minnesota, Joel Eriksson Ek had 30 goals and 34 assists.</li><li>In goal, Filip Gustavsson (20-18-4) had a goals against average of 3.1 last season, and made 1154 saves. His .899 save percentage ranked 41st in the league.</li></ul><h2>Blue Jackets Top Performers (2023-24)</h2><ul><li>Sean Monahan amassed 26 goals (0.3 per game) and 33 assists (0.4 per game) last season, averaging 2.0 shots per game and shooting 15.2%. That made him among the leaders for Columbus with 59 total points (0.7 per game).</li><li>With 11 goals and 46 assists, Zachary Werenski put up 57 points last season, making him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.</li><li>Columbus' Kirill Marchenko compiled 42 points, courtesy of 23 goals (second on team) and 19 assists (sixth).</li><li>Last season, Columbus' Elvis Merzlikins was 13-17-8, allowing 130 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (47th in the league).</li></ul><p>Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.</p><h2>Wild Injuries</h2><p>Declan Chisholm: Illness (Questionable), Troy Grosenick: Knee (Out For Season), Graeme Clarke: Lower Body (Out)</p><h2>Blue Jackets Injuries</h2><p>Gavin Brindley: Finger (Out), Jordan Dumais: Lower Body (Out), Dmitri Voronkov: Upper Body (Out), Max McCue: Undisclosed (Out), Boone Jenner: Shoulder (Out), Justin Danforth: Wrist (Out)</p><p>Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.</p></div></body>

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Wild vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for October 10

The Minnesota Wild (0-0-0) are heavy home favorites (-275 moneyline odds to win) against the Columbus Blue Jackets (0-0-0, +220 moneyline odds). Thursday's contest starts at 8:00 PM ET from Xcel Energy Center on ESPN+. As the puck drops for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we...

Wild vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for October 10

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