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Blue Jackets vs Wild Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free NHL prediction and picks for Sunday, October 18, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
2-2-0, 4 PTS · L1
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Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
3-1-1, 7 PTS · W1

Blue Jackets vs Wild Prediction

Routine night for NHL on paper. The prop board says different.

Two teams, one slate of props, and a model that's been right more than it's been wrong. The plays below earned their spot.

Blue Jackets vs Wild Picks

Books have not posted player props for CBJ at MIN yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

6 listed
JUST IN: Elvis Merzlikins out → Injured Reserve (Shoulder) · Filip Gustavsson out → Injured Reserve (Hip) · Brock Faber day-to-day → Injured Reserve (Skull) · Nick Foligno out → Injured Reserve (Upper Body)
CBJ
  • Elvis Merzlikins
    Shoulder·Since Sep 1
    Injured Reserve
MIN
  • Filip Gustavsson
    Hip·Since Sep 16
    Injured Reserve
  • Brock Faber
    Skull·Since Sep 25
    Injured Reserve
  • Nick Foligno
    Upper Body·Since Oct 6
    Injured Reserve
  • Zach Bogosian
    Lower Body·Since Oct 9
    Out
  • Marcus Foligno
    Lower Body·Since Oct 9
    Out

Team Trends

Head-to-Head

MIN 4-1 over CBJ (1-1 ATS)

DateMatchupScoreWinner
2025-12-19MIN @ CBJ5–2MIN
2025-10-12CBJ @ MIN7–4CBJ
2024-10-19MIN @ CBJ3–1MIN
2024-10-11CBJ @ MIN2–3MIN
2024-01-07MIN @ CBJ4–3MIN
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The Final Word

Some games you watch for the result. Some you watch for the props. Tonight is both.

Blue Jackets vs Wild FAQ

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