The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between Phoenix and Minnesota on Saturday, with the host Coyotes trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The Coyotes sit at 15-10-3 on the season; in comparison, the Wild are currently 19-7-3. Looking to wager on the totals? Phoenix is 12-12-4 OU, and Minnesota is 11-12-6 OU.



View Minnesota vs Phoenix Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to back visiting Minnesota before the first pitch in this match will find them as +-140-moneyline underdogs. They will see an Sportsbook total of 5.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 23-rated Wild taking on the No. 14-rated Coyotes in this contest.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Phoenix's No. 16-ranked offense (2.7 goals per game) against a Wild defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.2 goals per game allowed. The Coyotes Sportsbook has clicked at a 11.4% rate while the Wild have a 84.9% rate on the penalty kill.

Minnesota won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Kings on December 8. Bettors who backed the Wild at +145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -153 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Minnesota Wild Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Phoenix Coyotes Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a loss are 8-2

A few Wild at Coyotes trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Phoenix is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota


Next up:
Minnesota at Winnipeg, Tuesday, December 13
Phoenix at Anaheim, Wednesday, December 14