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Dec 18, 2025 7:00 PM EST
MIN 5 vs CBJ 2
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Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks
Updated:Dec 18, 2025 1:52 AM EST
The upcoming NHL game on December 18, 2025, features an exciting matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. This game promises to be a thrilling contest, and our picks are here to guide you through the best bets and predictions to make the most of this event.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are predicted to win with a score of 4 to 3 over the Minnesota Wild, giving them a slight edge on the moneyline. Our prediction model has been profitable in the last 10 games, winning 6 of them, particularly excelling in 2way markets including overtime and penalties with a hit rate above 50%. This gives bettors confidence in the picks presented here.
When comparing the teams, Columbus has a powerplay percentage of 50.7%, slightly higher than Minnesota's 49.3%. However, Minnesota boasts a better penalty kill percentage, which could help them defend against Columbus' powerplay advantage. The 5-on-5 play is fairly balanced, making this game a strategic battle on both sides of special teams.
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UPCOMING GAME PREDICTION
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CONSENSUS LINE
-105
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CBJ (4) - MIN (3)
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-0.4%
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SEASON COVER %
14/33
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NHLWed 04/22
 Philadelphia 45-3977% -105Bet105 | |||||||
 Minnesota 47-3783% -122BetOnline | |||||||
 Edmonton 42-41100% -178Bet105 | |||||||
 Boston 44-38-2100% -106Heritage | |||||||
 Ottawa 44-400% -119Heritage | |||||||
 Los Angeles 34-49-1- +138Bet105 | |||||||
 Montreal 48-35-1- +103Heritage | |||||||
 Utah 44-40- +102Bet105 |
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