Bruins vs Wild Prediction 10/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Bruins vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 3rd at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 2-0-0 this year after they defeated the Jets by a score of 4-3 in overtime on Friday. Boston trailed 3-2 after two periods, but they scored with 1:38 left in the third and won it in overtime. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 33-30, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston was led by Elias Lindholm, who had one goal and five shots, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 30 out of 33 shots, which was a .909 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-0 to open the year. Boston played great defense in the game and they scored three times in the last four minutes for the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 24-23, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Boston was led by Minten, who had one goal and one assist, while Jeremy Swayman stopped all 24 shots in the shutout win. 

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are 1-0-0 this season after they defeated the Predators by a score of 3-1 in their first game. Minnesota had their lead cut from 2-0 to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored in the third to put the game away. The Wild out shot Nashville by a total of 30-20, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Kirill Kaprizov, who had one goal and three shots, while Jesper Wallstedt stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage in the win. 

The Wild were 46-24-12 last year and they finished third in the Central Division with 104 points. Minnesota was 12 points ahead of Utah for third, but they were 17 points behind Colorado in first. The Wild started the year with a 5-0 win over the Blues, but they were just 3-9 through 12 games. Minnesota struggled to start the season, but played great starting in mid-November. The Wild got past the Stars in the playoffs, but lost to the Avalanche to end the year. Minnesota scored 268 goals last season, which was 10th in the NHL, while they allowed 235 goals against, which was 4th. 

Bruins vs Wild Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this matchup after dominating Nashville in their opener and they will be at home here. The Wild are going to be one of the top teams this year and their speed is going to be very dangerous. Boston is 2-0-0 to start the season, but they will be on a back to back after an overtime game last night. The Bruins have played great defense to start the year, but will be using a backup goalie against a very good offense. Take the Wild -1 here.

David Racey's Pick: Wild -1