In this article, we will formulate a Wild vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 11 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (39-24-2, 29-36 ATS) are playing their best hockey of the season after winning each of the previous six games. All six were played at home and the Avs defeated the Devils, Wild, Penguins, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Blackhawks, allowing three or more goals in just two. Colorado is 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 80 points, six behind the Stars and 12 behind the leaders Winnipeg Jets.
The Avalanche average 3.35 goals per game this year (6th), while they allow 2.91 GPG (13th). Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 102 points (27 G and 75 A). Cale Makar contributes 75 points (24 G and 51 A), while Artturi Lehkonen has 41 points (27 G and 14 A).
Scott Wedgewood (8-6-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Avs on Tuesday against the Wild. The 32-year-old is allowing 2.49 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and two shutouts.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild (36-24-4, 30-34 ATS) are playing in runs recently. After winning a pair of games against the Bruins and Kraken, the Wild lost to the Canucks and Penguins. In the last two games, Minnesota scored just two goals, and that L to Pittsburgh opened its seven-game homestay. The Wild are 4th in the Central Division Standings with 76 points, four behind the Avalanche and 16 behind the top-placed Jets.
The Wild score 2.77 goals per game on average (25th), while they concede 2.86 GPG (11th). This season, Matt Boldy leads the team with 54 points (21 G and 33 A). Marco Rossi has 52 points (21 G and 31 A), while Kirill Kaprizov chips in with 52 points (23 G and 29 A).
Marc-Andre Fleury (12-8-1) is expected to start for the Wild at the goal on Tuesday against the Avalanche. The 40-year-old is allowing 2.73 goals per game this year with a .904 SV% and one shutout.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Wild
- The Wild have lost each of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have won each of their last five games at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Wild have lost the third period in each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last five games as road favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four night games between the Avalanche and Wild have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 12 of the Avalanche’s last 13 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
Wild vs Avalanche Prediction
The Avalanche won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters and six of the last seven. Colorado won two of three meetings this season and scored 12 goals, allowing six in return. At Minnesota, the Wild won five of the past six duels and each of the previous three. The Avalanche are playing their best hockey at the moment, and they covered a -1.5 puck line in each of their last six games. The Minnesota Wild have only covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 39 games at home. I am going with the in-form Avs to get a win and cover once again on Tuesday.