Wild vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - March 17

The Minnesota Wild (38-18-12) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-11) at United Center on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Wild have lost three games in a row.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Tuesday's game.

The Blackhawks have totaled 21 goals during their past 10 outings, while giving up 27 goals. A total of 32 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into six power-play goals (18.8%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.

Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Wild 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+146)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild have finished 13-12-25 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 38-18-12.
• Minnesota has 29 points (11-2-7) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the nine games this season the Wild recorded just one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
• Minnesota has taken 10 points from the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-9-4 record).
• The Wild have scored three or more goals in 43 games (34-3-6, 74 points).
• In the 31 games when Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 17-8-6 record (40 points).
• In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 17-7-5 (39 points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 20-11-7 to record 47 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have posted a record of 7-11-18 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 25-30-11.
• In the 21 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
• This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
• Chicago has earned 12 points (4-9-4 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Blackhawks have earned 48 points in their 33 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 13-9-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 15-20-7 to record 37 points.

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Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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