Northern Michigan Wildcats vs Minnesota State Mavericks prediction
Chance to win · 35% and 42% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 63%Full game
- 1X2WonMinnesota Stateodds up 1.60Confidence 51%
- Best tip of the game: Over/UnderWonU6.5odds up 1.32Confidence 73%
- HandicapLostN. Michigan +1.5odds down 1.67Confidence 67%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonMinnesota State1.37Confidence 56%
- Double chanceWonMinnesota State or drawodds up 1.17Confidence 68%
- Draw no betWonMinnesota State1.31Confidence 57%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)LostYes1.12Confidence 84%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostDrawodds down 2.55Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonU1.5odds up 1.74Confidence 57%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Score details
- Correct scoreLost1–2After 60 min0–34%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost0–01st period0–123%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goalsTie · all three30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 1-2
- By period 0-0, 0-1, 1-1
- Likeliest 1-2 (4%), 2-3 (4%)
Season so far
This seasonHead-to-head
- Nov 6, 2026: Northern Michigan Wildcats 2, Minnesota State Mavericks 1.
- Feb 28, 2026: Minnesota State Mavericks 3, Northern Michigan Wildcats 0.
- Feb 27, 2026: Minnesota State Mavericks 3, Northern Michigan Wildcats 2, after a shootout.
- Nov 29, 2025: Northern Michigan Wildcats 2, Minnesota State Mavericks 3.
- Nov 28, 2025: Northern Michigan Wildcats 0, Minnesota State Mavericks 4.
Last five games
- Win, 2–1 against Minnesota State Mavericks, Nov 6. Odds: N. Michigan 4.60, Minnesota State 1.53.
- Loss, 1–4 at Augustana Vikings, Oct 31.
- Loss, 0–12 at Augustana Vikings, Oct 30. Odds: Augustana 1.26, N. Michigan 6.50.
- Overtime loss, 1–2 against Stonehill, after overtime, Oct 17. Odds: N. Michigan 2.37, Stonehill 2.15.
- Win, 5–1 against Stonehill, Oct 16. Odds: N. Michigan 2.52, Stonehill 2.05.
- Loss, 1–2 at Northern Michigan Wildcats, Nov 6. Odds: N. Michigan 4.60, Minnesota State 1.53.
- Overtime loss, 2–3 against Lake Superior State Lakers, after a shootout, Oct 31. Odds: Minnesota State 1.40, Lake Superior 5.50.
- Win, 3–2 against Lake Superior State Lakers, after a shootout, Oct 30. Odds: Minnesota State 1.50, Lake Superior 4.25.
- Win, 2–0 against St. Thomas Tommies, Oct 24. Odds: Minnesota State 2.30, St. Thomas 2.45.
- Win, 3–1 at St. Thomas Tommies, Oct 23. Odds: St. Thomas 2.08, Minnesota State 2.70.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Key insights
- Second game in two days for both teams — Northern Michigan Wildcats and Minnesota State Mavericks played yesterday.
- 4-1 in the last 5 meetings for Minnesota State Mavericks.
- 4.0 goals per meeting across the last 5 head-to-head games; the total is 5.5.
- 6th vs 1st in the NCAA standings.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (NMW) | 3.85 | 3.85 | No change |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.25 | 4.25 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (MSM) | 1.60 | 1.60 | No change |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap NMW | +1.5 | +1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NCAA standings
NCAA · CCHA
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 105 | 1.750 | 0 | |
| 2 | 32 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 1.406 | 0 | |
| 3 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 101 | 1.683 | 0 | |
| 4 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 1.293 | 0 | |
| 5 | 30 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 1.350 | 0 | |
| 6 | 28 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 1.393 | 0 | |
| 7 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 75 | 1.210 | 0 | |
| 8 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 1.017 | 0 |
Pts points, on the league’s own system. The table follows the league’s own order. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · +/− difference.
Northern Michigan Wildcats host Minnesota State Mavericks in the NCAA on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.