The Minnesota Wild look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the New York Rangers arrive at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting New York Rangers in this one, they Rangers listed earlier today as underdogs of 118 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.1-1.9 victory for the Wild. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Rangers will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 19-9-4 this season, while the Wild are 16-7-6. New York is 12-16-4 against the total, while Minnesota is 10-13-6 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs New York injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 18 (Minnesota Wild) and the No. 9 (New York Rangers) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild No. 10-ranked offense (2.72 goals per game) against a New York Rangers defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.31 goals per game allowed. The Wild Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.79% rate while the Rangers have a 83.96% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New York was a 4-2 Sportsbook at home against the Oilers. Bettors on New York at -225 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 6-2 Sportsbook at home against the Canucks. Bettors on Minnesota at -149 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- NY Rangers is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
- NY Rangers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 6 games on the road
- NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
- Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
- Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
- Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Winnipeg, Friday, December 18th
Minnesota at Nashville, Saturday, December 19th
