The Minnesota Wild look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Vancouver Canucks arrive at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Vancouver Canucks in this one, they Canucks listed earlier today as underdogs of 222 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.5-2 win for the Wild on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Vancouver Canucks have seen them go 29-35-9 so far this season, while the Wild are at 44-23-6. In totals betting, the Minnesota Wild are 36-28-9, while the Canucks are 29-32-12. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Vancouver injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Minnesota Wild rated this week at No. 14 and the Vancouver Canucks sitting at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild No. 2-ranked offense (3.23 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.95 goals per game allowed. The Wild Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.98% rate while the Canucks have a 77.61% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vancouver was a 4-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Blues. They lost as +193 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Wild were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Flyers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at +178 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Winnipeg, Sunday, March 26th
Minnesota at Detroit, Sunday, March 26th