Montreal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild NHL Odds Report

Xcel Energy Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Minnesota Wild and the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're going with the Minnesota Wild in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -140 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.5-2.5 win for the Wild on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Wild sit at 4-4-2 on the season; in comparison, the Montreal Canadiens are currently 4-7-1. Looking to wager on the totals? Minnesota is 6-3-1 OU, and Montreal is 8-3-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Montreal injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 10-ranked Minnesota Wild and the No. 15-rated Montreal Canadiens in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Minnesota's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 3.1 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.75 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 17.65% while the Canadiens defense kills off 76.19% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Montreal was a 8-3 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Senators. They won as +103 underdogs, while the total score of 11 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Jets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Jets at +127 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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