Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/14

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The Anaheim Ducks are set to take on the Minnesota Wild at the Grand Casino Arena. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Ducks, coached by Joel Quenneville, hold a 42-33-6 record this season. They rank 3rd in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Wild, led by John Hynes, have a 45-24-12 record. They sit at 3rd in the Western Central Division.

Ducks vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks +103, Minnesota Wild -121

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have faced a tough stretch in their recent games. They lost 3-4 to the Vancouver Canucks despite putting 27 shots on goal. Cutter Gauthier was a standout with two goals, and Chris Kreider added two assists in that game.

The Ducks had a strong performance against the San Jose Sharks, winning 6-1. John Carlson led the team with three goals, and Troy Terry contributed with two assists. Anaheim showed their offensive strength with 30 shots on goal and two power play goals.

Anaheim’s defense struggled in their 0-5 loss to the Nashville Predators. They managed 43 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. The Ducks rank 3rd in shots on goal this season, showing they can create opportunities even if they don’t always convert them.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have had a challenging run in their recent games. They suffered three straight losses against the St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, and Dallas Stars. However, they did manage two wins before that against the Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings.

Kirill Kaprizov has been a standout player for the Wild. He scored three goals against the Red Wings and added two more against the Stars. Matt Boldy also contributed with assists and goals, showing his importance to the team.

In goal, Filip Gustavsson has been active, playing in multiple games. He made 16 saves against the Blues but allowed five goals. His performances have been mixed, reflecting the team’s recent results.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win with a moneyline of -121. They have been strong this season with high-ranking goals and assists. The projected score is Minnesota Wild 4, Anaheim Ducks 3, so picking the Wild to win straight up is a solid choice.

The over/under line is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Wild ranked 10th in goals and the Ducks not far behind. The projected total is 7, suggesting the over at -111 is the better pick.