The Capitals will play the Wild on Thursday, March 27th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now in the back half of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild happens on Thursday, March 27th, 2025. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals now have a 98.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Minnesota Wild starting this game with a 90.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 23-8-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins. However, the Washington Capitals now rank 14th for away team losses.
- Home Minnesota Wild - The puck drops for the Minnesota Wild with a 18-16-2 record as a home team. That result ranks them 9th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2024-25 NHL season, the Washington Capitals rank 1st (259) for goals scored. The Minnesota Wild currently rank 22nd (196) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The Washington Capitals rank 22nd (184) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Minnesota Wild, they've allowed 204 goals this season, resulting in a 16th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The Washington Capitals have a 1-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Minnesota Wild owning a 3-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 47-15-9 record and the Minnesota Wild hold a 40-27-5 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hockey fans! The Washington Capitals battle the Minnesota Wild on Thursday...in a crucial match for playoff positioning. The Capitals boast a 0.662 win percentage with 103 points...while the Wild sit at a 0.556 win percentage with 85 points.
As the regular season winds down, every point matters for these teams...who are vying for the best playoff seeds. The Capitals currently hold a 47-15-9 standing, looking to maintain their dominance...while the Wild, with a 40-27-5 record, aim to close the gap.
Before you place your wager on this exciting matchup, have a look at each team's standings below...We've calculated the best moneyline, puck line, and goal total lines for this game. Whether you're rooting for the Capitals or the Wild, place a bet on this hockey game at BetRivers or BetMGM...Don't know how to bet on hockey? Learn how at SportsBetting3.com before puck drop.
Get ready for an electrifying clash on the ice as these teams fight...for every point to secure their playoff fate. Don't miss this showdown!
Best Capitals at Wild Odds
| Underdog Minnesota Wild | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Minnesota Wild | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Wild are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -102 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 -118 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +170 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Wild are +1.5 -210 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Wild
3/27/25 7:38pm EDT | -145+120 |
- Minnesota Wild bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Minnesota Wild is 45.45%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 59.18%.
Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Capitals
Wild
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
3/27/25 7:38pm EDT | Yes -140No +105Bet |
Wild
Total Goals
WSH at MIN 3/27/25 7:38pm EDT | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at MIN 3/27/25 7:38pm EDT | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at MIN 3/27/25 7:38pm EDT | Yes +4000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| z - Washington Capitals | 78 | 50 | 19 | 9 | 0.641 | 109 | 48 | 282 | 215 | +67.0 | 26-8-6 | 24-11-3 | 2-3 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 80 | 43 | 30 | 7 | 0.537 | 93 | 40 | 222 | 235 | -13.0 | 21-17-2 | 22-13-5 | 3-3 | 3-5-2 | L1 |
Washington Capitals & Minnesota Wild Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +950 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Wild | +4000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Minnesota Wild Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 7:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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