Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 18, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Blue Jackets vs Wild matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
Blue Jackets Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Blue Jackets players:
- Zach Werenski has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
- Adam Fantilli has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
Wild Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Wild players:
- Kirill Kaprizov has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
- Matt Boldy has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.
Roster Outlook
| Blue Jackets | Wild |
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| Starting Goalie | Starting Goalie |
| Cam Talbot | Jesper Wallstedt |
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| Injury Report | Injury Report |
| Ivan Provorov (IR) | Jared Spurgeon (OUT) Nico Sturm (IR) Olli Maatta (OUT) Marcus Foligno (IR) Nick Foligno (IR) |
Blue Jackets
| Starting Goalie |
| Cam Talbot |
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| Ivan Provorov (IR) |
Wild
| Starting Goalie |
| Jesper Wallstedt |
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| Jared Spurgeon (OUT) Nico Sturm (IR) Olli Maatta (OUT) Marcus Foligno (IR) Nick Foligno (IR) |
Recent Form
Blue Jackets
Last 5 Games (2-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | vs NYR | W | 1-0 |
| Oct 13 | vs FLA | L | 3-7 |
| Oct 10 | vs STL | L | 3-5 |
| Oct 9 | vs PIT | W | 3-2 |
| Oct 3 | vs UTA | L | 1-4 |
Wild
Last 5 Games (3-2)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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| Oct 15 | vs STL | W | 5-4 |
| Oct 13 | vs WPG | L | 2-5 |
| Oct 12 | vs VGK | W | 4-2 |
| Oct 10 | vs FLA | W | 4-1 |
| Oct 8 | vs TB | L | 2-3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best player prop bets for Blue Jackets vs Wild?
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Zach Werenski from Blue Jackets has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
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Kirill Kaprizov from Wild has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
What time does Blue Jackets vs Wild start?
The game is scheduled for 10/18/2026, 6:00:00 PM.
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