A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Anaheim Ducks dueling the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Minnesota sat as -135 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.7-2.6 win for the Ducks on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Wild currently sport a record of 29-10-5. The Anaheim Ducks are 26-13-9. Betting totals have seen the Wild post a 19-17-8 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Ducks have gone 14-21-13 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Anaheim injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (Minnesota Wild) and the No. 15 (Anaheim Ducks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.3 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.46 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 21.43% while the Ducks defense kills off 82.53% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anaheim won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Avalanche on January 19. Bettors who backed the Ducks at -272 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
The Wild were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Coyotes. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at -374 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Winnipeg, Monday, January 23rd
Minnesota home to Nashville, Sunday, January 22nd