Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Minnesota Wild, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, October 30, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Minnesota Wild with both teams heading in opposite directions to start the season. The Penguins are 7-2-2 and in second place in the Metropolitan Division, while the Wild have a 3-5-3 record, and with two losses in a row, they have the second-worst record in the Central Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Penguins vs Wild prediction!
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Penguins have looked great on both ends of the ice
The Penguins are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.64 goals per game, with eight goals in the last two games. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Justin Brazeau have scored 17 goals and 26 assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Bryan Rust, Anthony Mantha, and Thomas Novak have combined for nine goals and 13 assists, while defensemen Erik Karlsson and Parker Wotherspoon have added a goal and 13 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great, but the defense has stepped up as well, allowing only 2.55 goals per game. Karlsson and Wotherspoon have combined for 1.9 defensive point shares, while Kris Letang and Ryan Shea have combined for 1.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Tristan Jarry has stepped up with a .917 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average on 156 shots with 3.2 goals saved above average.
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Minnesota has been awful on defense
The Wild are having a rough season with their offense struggling and scoring 2.73 goals per game. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy have scored 11 goals and 16 assists, but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have three goals or more and opposing defenses can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled, but the defense has let the Wild down, allowing 3.91 goals per game, including 20 goals in the last four games. Brock Faber and Zeev Buium have led the top two pairings, but the rest of the defense has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Filip Gustavsson has struggled with a .890 save percentage and a 3.42 goals-against average on 245 shots with -1.6 goals saved above average.
Penguins vs Wild Pick
Money Line Pick For Penguins vs Wild
- Penguins (+145) (4 units)
The Wild look to step up on their home ice, but the Penguins look to step up and take over this game on the road. The Penguins, who average 3.64 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Wild, who allow 3.91 goals per game, with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Penguins, who allow only 2.55 goals per game, should limit the Wild offense with Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Tristan Jarry to make plenty of big saves. The Penguins should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Penguins' money line as road Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Penguins vs Wild
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
The Penguins are led by a great offense, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the first period. The Wild should create plenty of scoring chances with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Penguins, who have scored eight goals in their last two games, should run up the score against the Wild, who have allowed 20 goals in their last four games, with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Justin Brazeau, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement as Erik Karlsson and Parker Wotherspoon fire shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
The Penguins face the Wild with both teams looking to rebound from overtime losses.
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