Wild vs Avalanche Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, May 13

Colorado Avalanche fans cheer after a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • 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 visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche on May 13 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+115).

The Wild vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Wild vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Wild vs Avalanche Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 90.0% 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 71.1% 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


  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+11.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+11.35 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 away games (+4.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+3.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.35 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+7.60 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wild are 45-47 against the spread this NHL season (-1 Units / -0.73% ROI).

  • Wild are 51-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units /-0.41% ROI
  • Wild are 51-37 when betting the Over for +9.6 Units / 9.28% ROI
  • Wild are 37-51 when betting the Under for -17.45 Units /-17.49% ROI

Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Avalanche are 47-43 against the spread this NHL season (+16.85 Units /17.22% ROI).

  • Avalanche are 62-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 4.01% ROI
  • Avalanche are 36-50 when betting the Over for -20.45 Units / -20.07% ROI
  • Avalanche are 50-36 when betting the Under for +12.55 Units / 12.91% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Wild

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Nathan MacKinnon (COL) -120
Kirill Kaprizov (Min) +140
Martin Necas (COL) +140
Matt Boldy (Min) +145
Gabriel Landeskog (COL) +210
Nazem Kadri (COL) +240

Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Wild

Player Name Over Under
Valeri Nichushkin (COL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Cale Makar (COL) 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Nazem Kadri (COL) 0.5 -135 0.5 +100
Devon Toews (COL) 0.5 +100 0.5 -135
Gabriel Landeskog (COL) 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Wild

Player Name Over Under
Valeri Nichushkin (COL) 1.5 -175 1.5 +130
Cale Makar (Col) 2.5 -175 2.5 +130
Nazem Kadri (COL) 2.5 -125 2.5 -110
Devon Toews (COL) 1.5 -105 1.5 -135
Gabriel Landeskog (COL) 2.5 -105 2.5 -135

Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche

The Wild are 44-34 (.564) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild are 88-71 (.553) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild are 23-16 (.590) when outshooting their opponents this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .523

The Wild were 27-11 (.711) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635

Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Wild

The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Avalanche are 53-26 (.671) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Avalanche are 100-58 (.633) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

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 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Avalanche have recorded 35.7 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8

The Avalanche have recorded 28.5 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.3

The Avalanche have 1,016 cycle chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Avalanche have 423 cycle chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams

The Wild have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

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%

The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 5% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Avalanche have allowed 2.4 goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1

The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 5% of cycle chances in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Avalanche have allowed 0.7 goals per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1


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