Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Wild? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Wild being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5

This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Wild picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Wild on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)

Are the Ducks Ready for a Win at St. Paul?

On the road this season, the Ducks have gone 9-14-1, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak away from home. In games against Western Conference opponents, Anaheim has gone 7-18, and they are 14th in the conference standings. Overall, the Ducks have a record of 16-31-2, and they have lost four straight games when they have been favored.

Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone just 3-7, and they have a record of 1-4 in their last five games. In their last three games, Anaheim has gone 1-2, and they are currently in 7th place in the Pacific Division with 34 points.

On the road, the Ducks have gone 5-5 in their last ten games vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.0 goals per game. So far, Anaheim has gone 13-10 vs. the puck line in road games, and they have 26 wins by multiple goals.

As the underdog, the Ducks have gone 25-18 vs. the puck line this season, and their average scoring differential is -.9 goals per game. In their last three games, Anaheim has a puck line record of 2-1, and they have 20 losses by more than one goal.

Games involving Anaheim have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Ducks come in with a record of 22-23-3.

Across their three previous road games, Anaheim has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.

The Ducks come into the game scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Anaheim’s offense is currently ranked 21st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.

Anaheim’s leading scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far, he has 21 goals which is 28th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Vatrano has 13 assists this season.

Minnesota defense takes on the Ducks ranked 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.5 shots per game against Minnesota. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 30 games this season. His current record stands at 9-19, and his save percentage is 0.883%.

Are Minnesota Ready for a Home Win?

At home this season, the Wild have gone 12-10-3. In the Western Conference, Minnesota is 8-12 and 13th in the standings. Overall, the Wild have a record of 21-22-5 and are in 7th place in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, Minnesota has gone 4-6.

As the favorite, the Wild have gone 14-5-2 this year. Against teams in the Western Conference, Minnesota has gone 3-8. In their last three games, the Wild have gone 2-1 and are 3-2 over their last five games. At home, Minnesota has won two straight games as the favorite.

Minnesota comes into the game with an overall puck line record of 25-23 and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games against the puck line. The Wild have gone 12-13 at home this season vs. the puck line and have 14 wins by multiple goals.

So far this year, Minnesota has been favored in 21 games and has gone 9-12 against the puck line as the favorite. In their last three home games, the Wild have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Minnesota is 6.5. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Wild come in with an over/under record of 24-20-4.

Through their last three road games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.

The Wild come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 19th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 20th in the league. So far this year, the Wild are 12-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-14 in games with fewer shots on goal.

Minnesota’s leading goal scorer is Joel Eriksson Ek. So far this season, he has 21 goals, placing him 25th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 18 assists so far.

Defensively, the Wild are currently 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.5 shots per game against Minnesota. They also are 14th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Goalie Filip Gustavsson gets the start and has made 27 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-12, and his save percentage is 0.806%.