In this article, we will formulate a Wild vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 6th 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 31-19-4 this year after they lost to Boston by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Minnesota allowed two goals in the second and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Wild outshot Boston by a total of 36-35, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Boldy, who had six shots on goal, while Fleury stopped 32 out of 34 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Wild lost to the Senators by a score of 6-0 but did beat the Canadiens by a score of 4-0 before that. Minnesota has won three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Central standings with 66 points. Minnesota has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 70.8 points per game, while also averaging 18.8% on the power play and 70.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov is the leading scorer for Minnesota, but he is out with an injury, while Marco Rossi has 18 goals, 28 assists, and 96 shots on goal. Filip Gustavsson is 20-11-3 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 32-18-4 this season after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Carolina allowed one goal in all three periods in the shutout loss. The Hurricanes were outshot by a total of 30-29, won 64.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Slavin, Orlov, Staal, and Hall, who all had three shots on goal, while Kochetkov stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes lost to the Kings by a score of 4-2 but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2 before that. Carolina has lost three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 68 points. Carolina has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also going 19.9% on the power play and 85.4% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 17 goals, 34 assists, and 140 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 20 goals, 20 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen is 6-2-0 with a 2.12 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. The Hurricanes will take on the Hockey Club after this game.
Why the Wild will beat the Hurricanes
- The Hurricanes have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have won the first period in each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Wild
- The Wild have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Wild have lost the second period in each of their last seven games as underdogs when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Wild’s last eight games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven Thursday games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last six home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight Thursday games.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Jonas Brodin has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jonas Brodin has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Hurricanes as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Wild.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances against the Wild.
Wild vs Hurricanes Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and both were shut out in their last game, but Minnesota will be at home for this game. The Wild are 11-12-1 at home this year, while the Hurricanes are 12-12-3 on the road. Carolina has been one of the best home teams this season, but they have struggled to find their groove on the road. On the other side, Minnesota is one of the best road teams in the league, but they have struggled on home ice. The Wild have scored exactly zero goals in two straight games and each side has played in lower-scoring games recently. Take the under here.