The visiting Minnesota Wild hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.1-1.4 win for the Canadiens on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Wild will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 5-7-2 this season, while the Canadiens are 7-8-1. Minnesota is 8-4-2 against the total, while Montreal is 10-5-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Montreal Canadiens at No. 20 and the Minnesota Wild at No. 7 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Montreal Canadiens No. 23-ranked offense (2.75 goals per game) against a Minnesota Wild defense that ranks No. 18 at 3.14 goals per game allowed. The Canadiens Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.87% rate while the Wild have a 82.69% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota lost its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Maple Leafs on November 08. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Golden Knights at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canadiens at -224 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Philadelphia, Saturday, November 11th
Montreal home to Buffalo, Saturday, November 11th