Minnesota pays a visit to Arizona on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Coyotes snipers in hockey action at Gila River Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Minnesota Wild in this one, they Wild listed earlier today as favorites of -153 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.6 win for the Wild. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Arizona Coyotes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Coyotes sit at 18-34-10 on the season; in comparison, the Minnesota Wild are currently 36-20-7. Looking to wager on the totals? Arizona is 28-33-1 OU, and Minnesota is 32-28-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Arizona Coyotes sit at No. 20 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Minnesota Wild sit at a No. 3 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Arizona's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.39 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.81 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 16.23% while the Wild defense kills off 80.91% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wild were a 8-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at -150 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Arizona, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Canucks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +103 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Colorado, Friday, March 2nd
Arizona home to Ottawa, Saturday, March 3rd