Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Wild? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.
The Canucks are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Wild. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Minnesota Wild – Vancouver Canucks odds
Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Wild have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Canucks went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 0-3 on an average of 2 goals per game.
- Through their last three road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Minnesota has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Wild have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 5-5.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Canucks are in first place in the Western Conference with 80 points. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is also in first place with a record of 37-13-6. On the road, the Canucks have won two straight games and are 18-8-4 for the season.
Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 6-4, and they have won three of their last five games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Canucks have gone 19-10 this season.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 3rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. Vancouver’s offense is currently ranked 8th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Casey DeSmith has started 15 games this season. His current record stands at 7-3, and his save percentage is 0.476%.
At home this season, Minnesota has gone 13-12-4, and in the Central Division, they are 5-8. In the Western Conference, the Wild are in 10th place and have a record of 25-24-6. Over their last ten games, Minnesota has gone 7-3, and they have won four straight games when listed as the underdog.
Overall, the Wild have 56 points, and they have been the underdog in 29 of their 55 games. In games where they have been the underdog, Minnesota has gone 9-17-3 this year.
For their offensive performance, the Wild come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 19th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 19th in the league. Coming into the game, the Wild have a 14-10 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 11-14.
Goalie Filip Gustavsson gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-13, and his save percentage is 0.811%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Wild.
Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- We like the Wild on the moneyline (-103)
- The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Wild Injury Report
- Marcus Foligno – Lower Body – Out
- Jared Spurgeon – Lower Body – Out
- Pat Maroon – Back – Out
- Sam Hentges – Undisclosed – Out
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Hand – Out
- Dakota Joshua – Hand – Out
