<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Blackhawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The Wild come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+156)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Wild Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 28-17-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but couldn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman put the Wild on the board first, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed up with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure a 2-1 win.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves and posted a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they conceded came on a power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can Chicago Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 15-29-5 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> <p>Four different players scored for Chicago, and they held a 4-1 lead until the Ducks scored with just 4 seconds left. Isaak Phillips got things started for the Blackhawks, scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense came alive in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with four different players finding the net. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks.</p> <p>Chicago fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks ended the game with 12 giveaways.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 win. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds left.</p>

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