The Anaheim Ducks need a win after losing 11 of their last 14 games. The Minnesota Wild look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild prediction.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks recently lost to the Rangers and Stars, while losing to the Sabres. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.54 goals per game and are scoring on 18.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 21 goals, Troy Terry has 21 assists and Mason McTavish has 92 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.46 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 89 goals on 892 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 67 goals on 668 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost each of their last seven games at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild just beat the Hurricanes and Capitals while losing to the Predators. The Minnesota Wild are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 21.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Joel Eriksson Ek leads Minnesota with 21 goals, Mats Zuccarello has 29 assists and Kirill Kaprizov has 133 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 3.35 goals per game and are killing 73.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 85 goals on 819 shots faced, and Marc-Andre Fleury has given up 63 goals on 612 shots.
Minnesota Wild Team Facts
- The Wild have won each of their last 13 games against the Ducks.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wild have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Ducks and Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild prediction
The Anaheim Ducks have been competitive this week, which includes beating the Sabres and taking the Rangers to overtime. Still, the Ducks find themselves on the losing end more times than not, and they’re playing a Wild team that they haven’t beat since the moon landing. The Minnesota Wild play their best hockey on their home ice, and they’ve been on a recent tear offensively. It’s hard to do anything but side with the home team in this spot. Give me the Wild and the PL for max betting value.