The Anaheim Ducks will aim for their third win in a row when they host the Minnesota Wild tonight. The Ducks have won seven of their last nine games and are trying to clinch a playoff spot for the sixth year in a row. They opened as -155 faves to knock off the Wild at the Honda Center and secure their slot in the postseason.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of the Wild’s last six games.
- The Wild are 5-2 SU in their last seven games on the road after losing their most recent road game.
- The total has gone UNDER in six of the Ducks’ last seven games with two days off between games.
The Wild have already punched their ticket to the postseason but they have lost two straight road games coming into this matchup. Minnesota suffered a huge blow to its defensive corps when mainstay Ryan Suter was ruled out for the remainder of the year due to a fractured fibula. This may prove to be costly for the Wild, who have only allowed 2.6 goals per game since the all-star break (sixth in the NHL).
As for the Ducks, the defense has been their calling card since the all-star break, holding teams to 2.3 goals per game (second in the NHL). Anaheim has owned this matchup vs the Wild, winning 13 of the last 18 games, including six of the last nine in the Ducks’ barn. Despite their defensive efforts, scoring has been lacking for the Ducks as only one player has notched more than 20 goals this season (Rickard Rakell with 32). If bettors are planning to wager on this matchup, it may be best to back Anaheim as it’s won five straight at home and the Wild may be looking ahead to the playoffs as they’ve already clinched.
The total opened at 5.5 and trends are pointing to an UNDER. Both of these teams are defensive dynamos and the UNDER has hit in six of the last seven games in this matchup with an average combined score of 4.1 goals per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL hockey oddsmakers at Sportsbook had the Anaheim Ducks as -250 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those OVER/UNDER betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.4 win for the Ducks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Wild will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 44-25-10 this season, while the Ducks are 41-25-13. Minnesota is 39-36-4 against the total, while Anaheim is 31-47-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Minnesota injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Ducks rated this week at No. 18 and the Wild sitting at No. 7.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Anaheim Ducks' No. 21-ranked offense (2.84 goals per game) against a Minnesota Wild defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.8 goals per game allowed. The Ducks power play has clicked at a 17.07% rate while the Wild have a 80.77% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Minnesota was a 3-0 Sportsbook at home against the Oilers. Bettors on Minnesota at -165 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Anaheim was a 4-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Avalanche. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
- Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
- Anaheim is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Anaheim is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games
- Anaheim is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Los Angeles, Thursday, April 5
Anaheim home to Dallas, Friday, April 6
