NHL wagering interest swings to the Minnesota vs Phoenix battle on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center as the Wild try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The Wild currently sports a record of 21-12-6. The Coyotes are 18-16-4. Betting totals have seen the Wild post a 14-17-8 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Coyotes have gone 15-16-7 against the number.



View Phoenix vs Minnesota Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Coyotes were listed as +-135 underdogs on the hockey moneyline at many online sportsbooks. The total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Monday.

Power Rankings:
The Wild - Coyotes odds would favor the Coyotes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Minnesota is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Phoenix is at No. 15.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.4 goals per game, against a Coyotes defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.7 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 15.3% while the Coyotes defense kills off 84% of their penalties.

The Coyotes were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Avalanche. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at -131 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Wild were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Oilers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at -132 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.


Phoenix Coyotes Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Minnesota Wild Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Edmonton are 3-7
After a win are 8-2

A few Coyotes at Wild trends to consider:
Phoenix is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Phoenix is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Minnesota is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Phoenix
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix


Next up:
Phoenix at St. Louis, Tuesday, January 3
Minnesota at Vancouver, Wednesday, January 4