The Anaheim Ducks remain in the playoff hunt for one main reason: goaltending. John Gibson is doing his part and then some for the Ducks right now and will look to stay hot on the road against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
Sportsbook opened the Ducks as +111 road underdogs with a total of 5.5.
- The UNDER is 4-0 in the Ducks last four games.
- The Wild are 1-4 SU in their last five games vs the Pacific Division.
- The Ducks are 12-5 SU in the last 17 meetings with the Wild.
Gibson made 42 saves in Thursday’s 3-2 victory over Chicago to improve to 2-1-1 with a 1.98 goals-against average and .939 save percentage since returning from a lower body injury. Adam Henrique has been fantastic on offense, as the veteran has scored nine times in the Ducks’ last 14 games.
For the Wild, Devan Dubnyk has gone 4-1-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .932 save percentage in six February starts. Minnesota won the first meeting between the clubs this season with a 3-2 overtime decision on December 8. Matt Dumba scored the overtime Sportsbook.
The UNDER is cashing when the Ducks and Wild collide. In the last eight meetings between the squads, the UNDER is 6-1-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Minnesota sat as -125 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.4-2.4 win for the Wild 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 bring a 31-20-6 record to the battle against the 28-20-11 Ducks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Minnesota go 30-25-2 so far and the Ducks go 22-36-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Anaheim injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 4 (Minnesota Wild) and the No. 14 (Anaheim Ducks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild No. 13-ranked offense (2.98 goals per game) against a Anaheim Ducks defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.85 goals per game allowed. The Wild Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.39% rate while the Ducks have a 81.22% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anaheim won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Blackhawks on February 15. Bettors who backed the Ducks at -116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Minnesota was a 5-2 loser in its last match at home against the Capitals. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Anaheim is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
- Anaheim is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
- Minnesota is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Vegas, Monday, February 19th
Minnesota at New York, Monday, February 19th
