In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 2nd at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 34-22-4 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Minnesota led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Wild were out shot by a total of 30-20, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Hinostroza and Zuccarello, while Gustavsson stopped 25 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Wild lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 6-1 and the Red Wings by a score of 3-2. Minnesota has lost three games in a row and they are currently third in the Central standings with 72 points. Minnesota has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 70.1% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with 21 goals, 31 assists, and 206 shots on goal, while Marco Rossi has added 21 goals, 30 assists, and 102 shots on goal. Filip Gustavsson is 22-13-3 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 28-25-8 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Boston saw their lead cut to 2-1 late in the third, but they added an empty net goal and were able to barely hang on for the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 33-26, won 37.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Coyle, Pastrnak, and Lohrei, while Korpisalo stopped 31 out of 33 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bruins lost to the Islanders by a score of 2-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-4. Boston has lost five of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 64 points. Boston has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 31 goals, 42 assists, and 248 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 21 goals, 26 assists, and 175 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 18-19-6 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Why the Bruins will beat the Wild
- The underdogs have won four of the Wild’s last five games at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Wild have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven day games.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- In each of the Bruins’ last six games, the team trailing after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last six Sunday day games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Wild’s last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last six games as home favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Bruins’ last 11 day games.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances in day games.
- Vinnie Hinostroza has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances in day games.
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances with the Wild as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances with the Wild as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last seven day games.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 17 games.
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Wild vs Bruins Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup trying to snap a three game losing streak and they will be at home for this game. The Wild are 13-13-1 at home this year, while the Bruins are 10-15-3 on the road. Boston has really struggled over the last few weeks, but they were able to get the win on Saturday against Pittsburgh. The Bruins have had some issues scoring goals at times this season, but I do like how they have played in their last two games. Minnesota has allowed 11 goals in their last two games and they have not looked very strong at all in those two losses. Take the Bruins on the road here.