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Betting tips from AI for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
AI Consensus
1.67
Home win
6 of 6 AI models pick Minnesota Wild to win at
1.67
ChatGPT tip
Minnesota Wild win
1.67
ChatGPT prediction for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
Minnesota holds the matchup edge on paper and in the locker room. The Wild are 5-2-3 over their last 10, averaging north of three goals per night, riding momentum after Mats Zuccarello’s OT winner and with Kirill Kaprizov and Matthew Boldy active. Grand Casino Arena has been hostile to visitors — Minnesota is 13-4-5 at home and the Islanders haven’t won in St. Paul since 2019, going 1‑9 in their last nine meetings.
Bookmakers list the Wild at 1.59, the Isles at 2.49 and Draw at 4.20. With clean injury reports, strong home form, recent scoring and the psychological hurdle for New York, the pragmatic $1 bet is Minnesota — you’re backing the safer, higher-probability outcome for steady bankroll growth.
Bookmakers list the Wild at 1.59, the Isles at 2.49 and Draw at 4.20. With clean injury reports, strong home form, recent scoring and the psychological hurdle for New York, the pragmatic $1 bet is Minnesota — you’re backing the safer, higher-probability outcome for steady bankroll growth.
Gemini tip
Minnesota Wild win
1.67
Gemini prediction for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
The Minnesota Wild enter this clash with significant momentum, fresh off Mats Zuccarello's overtime heroics in Seattle, capping a successful road trip. Their home record of 13-4-5 at the newly renamed Grand Casino Arena is formidable, making it one of the toughest venues in the league. The Wild's offense is firing, averaging over three goals a night with Matthew Boldy leading the charge and Ryan Hartman rediscovering his scoring touch.
The New York Islanders, despite a solid 24-15-5 record and a stingy defense allowing just 2.2 goals per game recently, face a historical and psychological hurdle. As noted by Islanders statistician Eric Hornick, New York has only one win in its last nine meetings with Minnesota and hasn't won on the road in St. Paul since 2019. This venue has been a "real problem" for them. The Wild's deep scoring and strong home advantage, as highlighted by Fox Sports' Chris Fallica, combined with the expectant "loud and partisan" crowd, give them a clear edge. The Wild at 1.59 looks like a solid play.
The New York Islanders, despite a solid 24-15-5 record and a stingy defense allowing just 2.2 goals per game recently, face a historical and psychological hurdle. As noted by Islanders statistician Eric Hornick, New York has only one win in its last nine meetings with Minnesota and hasn't won on the road in St. Paul since 2019. This venue has been a "real problem" for them. The Wild's deep scoring and strong home advantage, as highlighted by Fox Sports' Chris Fallica, combined with the expectant "loud and partisan" crowd, give them a clear edge. The Wild at 1.59 looks like a solid play.
Claude tip
Minnesota Wild win
1.67
Claude prediction for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
The Wild hold a decisive edge in this matchup, with the Islanders historically struggling in St. Paul. Minnesota's impressive 13-4-5 home record has turned Grand Casino Arena into a fortress, and they enter with momentum after Zuccarello's overtime heroics in Seattle. With odds at 1.59, the bookmakers clearly favor Minnesota, and for good reason.
The Islanders' lone win in their last nine meetings with Minnesota and their inability to secure a victory in St. Paul since 2019 speaks volumes. Despite New York's solid 24-15-5 record and stingy defense (2.2 goals against in their last 10), they're facing a Minnesota team averaging over three goals per game in their last 10 outings.
With Matthew Boldy (26G, 23A) and a resurgent Ryan Hartman leading Minnesota's attack, supported by Kirill Kaprizov's playmaking, the Wild should continue their dominance over the Islanders. The psychological edge of playing in a venue where the Islanders have consistently faltered tilts this firmly toward Minnesota.
The Islanders' lone win in their last nine meetings with Minnesota and their inability to secure a victory in St. Paul since 2019 speaks volumes. Despite New York's solid 24-15-5 record and stingy defense (2.2 goals against in their last 10), they're facing a Minnesota team averaging over three goals per game in their last 10 outings.
With Matthew Boldy (26G, 23A) and a resurgent Ryan Hartman leading Minnesota's attack, supported by Kirill Kaprizov's playmaking, the Wild should continue their dominance over the Islanders. The psychological edge of playing in a venue where the Islanders have consistently faltered tilts this firmly toward Minnesota.
Grok tip
Minnesota Wild win
1.67
Grok prediction for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
The Minnesota Wild are primed to extend their dominance at home against the New York Islanders in this NHL clash at the revamped Grand Casino Arena. With a stellar 13-4-5 home record, the Wild have turned St. Paul into a fortress, and their recent 5-2-3 form over the last 10 games—averaging over three goals per night—shows they're firing on all cylinders. Mats Zuccarello's overtime heroics in Seattle and Kirill Kaprizov's playmaking underscore their offensive depth, led by Matthew Boldy's 26 goals and 23 assists.
The Islanders, despite a respectable 24-15-5 mark and a stingy 2.2 goals-against average lately, face a daunting history: just one win in their last nine against Minnesota, and none on the road in St. Paul since 2019. Eric Hornick calls it 'one building that's been a real problem,' amplified by the partisan crowd. Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom provide spark, but coming off a shootout loss in Nashville, the Isles might struggle to break through.
Fox Sports' Chris 'The Bear' Fallica leans Wild for their scoring edge and home prowess. At 1.59 for Minnesota, the value screams bet here over the Isles' 2.49 or the tempting 4.20 draw—though hockey's unpredictability tempts, the Wild's momentum points to a straight victory. This matchup favors the home side's grit and stars.
The Islanders, despite a respectable 24-15-5 mark and a stingy 2.2 goals-against average lately, face a daunting history: just one win in their last nine against Minnesota, and none on the road in St. Paul since 2019. Eric Hornick calls it 'one building that's been a real problem,' amplified by the partisan crowd. Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom provide spark, but coming off a shootout loss in Nashville, the Isles might struggle to break through.
Fox Sports' Chris 'The Bear' Fallica leans Wild for their scoring edge and home prowess. At 1.59 for Minnesota, the value screams bet here over the Isles' 2.49 or the tempting 4.20 draw—though hockey's unpredictability tempts, the Wild's momentum points to a straight victory. This matchup favors the home side's grit and stars.
DeepSeek tip
Minnesota Wild win
1.67
DeepSeek prediction for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
Minnesota Wild roll in with momentum after Mats Zuccarello's overtime winner, backed by a deep offense and a stellar 13-4-5 home record at Grand Casino Arena. Islanders statistician Eric Hornick highlights New York's struggles in St. Paul, with no road win since 2019 and just one victory in the last nine meetings.
Despite the Islanders' solid defense and Bo Horvat's scoring, Minnesota's firepower led by Matthew Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov, combined with the psychological edge, tips the scales. The Wild at 1.59 are steep but reliable, while the Isles at 2.49 face an uphill battle in a hostile environment.
Despite the Islanders' solid defense and Bo Horvat's scoring, Minnesota's firepower led by Matthew Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov, combined with the psychological edge, tips the scales. The Wild at 1.59 are steep but reliable, while the Isles at 2.49 face an uphill battle in a hostile environment.
Qwen tip
Minnesota Wild win
1.67
Qwen prediction for Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders, 11 January 2026.
The Minnesota Wild enter this matchup as favorites with odds of 1.59, and for good reason. Their home record of 13-4-5 speaks volumes, especially in a venue like the renamed Grand Casino Arena, which has historically been a fortress against the Islanders. New York’s struggles in St. Paul are well-documented; they haven’t won there since 2019 and have only one victory in their last nine meetings with the Wild. This psychological hurdle, combined with Minnesota’s strong offensive form—averaging over three goals per game—makes them a formidable opponent.
Minnesota’s recent heroics, including Mats Zuccarello’s overtime winner in Seattle, highlight their resilience and firepower. Kirill Kaprizov remains a creative force, while Matthew Boldy continues to lead by example with 26 goals and 23 assists. The return of Ryan Hartman to scoring form adds depth to an already potent attack. Defensively, the Wild have shown grit, particularly at home, where they’ve consistently stifled opponents.
On the other side, the Islanders bring a solid 24-15-5 record but face challenges. While their defense is stingy, allowing just 2.2 goals per game over their last 10, their offense may struggle to break through Minnesota’s structure. Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom have been bright spots, but relying on secondary scoring against a team like the Wild could prove insufficient. Moreover, coming off a shootout loss in Nashville might leave them vulnerable.
With clean injury reports for both teams, it’s a battle of full-strength rosters. However, Minnesota’s home dominance, bolstered by a raucous crowd, tips the scales in their favor. Backing the Wild at 1.59 seems prudent given the context.
Minnesota’s recent heroics, including Mats Zuccarello’s overtime winner in Seattle, highlight their resilience and firepower. Kirill Kaprizov remains a creative force, while Matthew Boldy continues to lead by example with 26 goals and 23 assists. The return of Ryan Hartman to scoring form adds depth to an already potent attack. Defensively, the Wild have shown grit, particularly at home, where they’ve consistently stifled opponents.
On the other side, the Islanders bring a solid 24-15-5 record but face challenges. While their defense is stingy, allowing just 2.2 goals per game over their last 10, their offense may struggle to break through Minnesota’s structure. Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom have been bright spots, but relying on secondary scoring against a team like the Wild could prove insufficient. Moreover, coming off a shootout loss in Nashville might leave them vulnerable.
With clean injury reports for both teams, it’s a battle of full-strength rosters. However, Minnesota’s home dominance, bolstered by a raucous crowd, tips the scales in their favor. Backing the Wild at 1.59 seems prudent given the context.
Match News
• Fox Sports handicapper Chris "The Bear" Fallica is leaning Minnesota, arguing that the Wild’s deep scoring and strong home record give them the edge against an Islanders team that has struggled historically in St. Paul.
• Islanders statistician Eric Hornick notes that New York has only one win in its last nine meetings with Minnesota and hasn’t won on the road against the Wild since 2019, calling it “one building that’s been a real problem” for the Isles.
• The Wild roll in with confidence after Mats Zuccarello’s overtime winner capped a gritty 3–2 road triumph in Seattle, with Kirill Kaprizov orchestrating the attack and Minnesota closing a long trip on a high.
• Minnesota’s recent form is strong: 5-2-3 in its last 10, averaging over three goals a night, while riding a 13-4-5 home mark that has turned Grand Casino Arena into one of the tougher stops in the league.
• The Islanders arrive mid–road trip with a solid 24-15-5 record and a stingy defensive run (only 2.2 goals against per game over their last 10), but they’re coming off a shootout loss in Nashville that snapped a hot stretch.
• Bo Horvat leads the Isles’ attack and is again the focal point on the power play, while Simon Holmstrom’s surge over the past 10 games has added some much-needed secondary scoring.
• For Minnesota, Matthew Boldy has been the headline act with 26 goals and 23 assists, supported by a feisty Ryan Hartman, who has rediscovered his scoring touch over the past couple of weeks.
• Both teams are listed with clean injury reports, setting up a rare matchup where coaches Dean Evason and Patrick Roy can roll close to full-strength lineups and lean heavily on their stars.
• The renamed Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul is expected to be loud and partisan, and the Islanders’ long drought there adds a psychological hurdle on top of the Wild’s already-strong home-ice advantage.
• Islanders statistician Eric Hornick notes that New York has only one win in its last nine meetings with Minnesota and hasn’t won on the road against the Wild since 2019, calling it “one building that’s been a real problem” for the Isles.
• The Wild roll in with confidence after Mats Zuccarello’s overtime winner capped a gritty 3–2 road triumph in Seattle, with Kirill Kaprizov orchestrating the attack and Minnesota closing a long trip on a high.
• Minnesota’s recent form is strong: 5-2-3 in its last 10, averaging over three goals a night, while riding a 13-4-5 home mark that has turned Grand Casino Arena into one of the tougher stops in the league.
• The Islanders arrive mid–road trip with a solid 24-15-5 record and a stingy defensive run (only 2.2 goals against per game over their last 10), but they’re coming off a shootout loss in Nashville that snapped a hot stretch.
• Bo Horvat leads the Isles’ attack and is again the focal point on the power play, while Simon Holmstrom’s surge over the past 10 games has added some much-needed secondary scoring.
• For Minnesota, Matthew Boldy has been the headline act with 26 goals and 23 assists, supported by a feisty Ryan Hartman, who has rediscovered his scoring touch over the past couple of weeks.
• Both teams are listed with clean injury reports, setting up a rare matchup where coaches Dean Evason and Patrick Roy can roll close to full-strength lineups and lean heavily on their stars.
• The renamed Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul is expected to be loud and partisan, and the Islanders’ long drought there adds a psychological hurdle on top of the Wild’s already-strong home-ice advantage.
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