Wild vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - October 29

The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-6-1) will aim to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota Wild (5-1-2) at home on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will secure the victory in Tuesday's game.

Wild vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Wild (-120)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild are -2-2 in overtime matchups on their way to a 5-1-2 overall record.
• Minnesota is 1-0-1 (three points) in its two games decided by one goal.
• In the one game this season the Wild scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
• The Wild are 5-1-1 in the seven games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 11 points).
• In the six games when Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 4-1-1 to record nine points.
• When it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 1-1-1 (three points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-0-1 to register nine points.

Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have a 1-1-2 record in overtime contests this season and a 3-6-1 overall record.
• Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
• This season the Penguins scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Pittsburgh failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Penguins have scored three or more goals in six games, earning seven points from those contests.
• This season, Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games and picked up three points with a record of 1-2-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 2-1-1 (five points).
• The Penguins have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned just two points in those games.

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Wild vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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