- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Wild
- Wild vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Minnesota Wild (37-16) visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche (42-10) on Mar. 8 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Wild vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Wild | +1.5 -160 | 6.5 -118 | +150 |
| Avalanche | -1.5 +135 | 6.5 -102 | -185 |
Wild vs Avalanche Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 72.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Avalanche will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 25 games (+15.75 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 away games (+15.40 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+9.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+7.85 Units / 43% ROI)
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.45 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.70 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+6.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+5.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.50 Units / 33% ROI)
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 33-30 against the spread this NHL season (+7.25 Units / 7.7% ROI).
- Wild are 37-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.65 Units /5.73% ROI
- Wild are 36-25 when betting the Over for +8 Units / 11.24% ROI
- Wild are 25-36 when betting the Under for -13.1 Units /-19.25% ROI
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 33-28 against the spread this NHL season (+13.35 Units /20% ROI).
- Avalanche are 42-19 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 4.91% ROI
- Avalanche are 27-32 when betting the Over for -9.3 Units / -13.43% ROI
- Avalanche are 32-27 when betting the Under for +3.95 Units / 6% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Wild
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | -105 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +135 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +160 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | +165 |
| Brock Nelson (Col) | +210 |
| Cale Makar (COL) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Bobby Brink (MIN) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | 1.5 +135 | 1.5 -185 |
| Matt Boldy (MIN) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
| Brent Burns (COL) | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -285 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -155 |
| Ross Colton (COL) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +100 |
| Matt Boldy (MIN) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +130 |
| Brent Burns (COL) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +130 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Wild are 36-26 (.581) this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 19-10 (.655) when outshooting their opponents this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .513
The Wild are 24-13 (.649) when having 3 or more xG. this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .599
The Wild are 80-63 (.559) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Avalanche are 41-19 (.683) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 14-6 (.700) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .462
The Avalanche are 19-4 (.826) when scoring a power play goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .584
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Wild have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have scored 53 power play goals this season — 3rd most among NHL Teams
The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 36.0 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.0
The Avalanche have 540 cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have averaged 14.4 high danger chances per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11.9
The Avalanche have 6.7 rush chances per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have allowed 0.7 goals per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Avalanche have allowed 2.4 goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Avalanche have a .920 save percentage in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .887
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