Minnesota at Chicago

Minnesota is a sizzling 20-8-5 on the road. The Wild are 23-7 against the Western Conference, 11-4 against winning teams, ranked second in goals scored, ninth on the power play, fourth in goals allowed, and seventh in penalty killing. They are in the role of dog here, but have been great in that spot, off a 7-4 win at Florida as a dog. The last 13 times Minnesota has been an underdog or pick 'em, they have won nine times and lost the other four by one goal. Chicago has lost two in a row, both as chalk, losing 1-0 and 4-2 to Anaheim and Detroit. Goaltender Corey Crawford has a 2.97 goals against average in three starts versus first-place Minnesota this season. Minnesota has won six of the last eight meetings, and the wagering value is on the visitors to win or lose by one goal. Play Minnesota on the puckline.