Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/26

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The Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche for an NHL regular season game. The game takes place at Ball Arena on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Minnesota enters with a record of 34-14-10 under Head Coach John Hynes. They hold the third spot in the Western Central Division. On the other side, the Avalanche lead the same division with a record of 37-9-9, guided by Head Coach Jared Bednar.

Wild vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -156, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine +132

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been on a winning streak. They have secured victories in their last five games. Their most recent win was against the Nashville Predators, where they scored six goals.

In their game against Nashville, Matt Boldy stood out. He scored three goals and provided one assist. Kirill Kaprizov also made significant contributions in recent games, with two goals against the Montreal Canadiens.

Filip Gustavsson has been the main goaltender for the Wild. He played a crucial role in their win over the Calgary Flames by making 29 saves. In total, he has 911 saves this season, making him a key player for the team.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have had mixed results in recent games. They secured a win against the Utah Mammoth with a score of 4-2. Martin Necas and Parker Kelly were top skaters, each contributing a goal and an assist.

In a home game against the San Jose Sharks, the Avalanche won 4-2. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin added three assists. The team had 42 shots on goal, showing their ability to pressure opponents.

Against the Detroit Red Wings, the Avalanche experienced a 0-2 loss at home. Despite the loss, Parker Kelly showed effort with five hits. The team will aim to improve in upcoming games to maintain their top rankings in goals, assists, and shots on goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Minnesota Wild with a moneyline of -156. They lead in key stats like goals and assists, ranking first in both. The projected score is Colorado 4, Minnesota 3, making Colorado the recommended pick to win.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under priced at -116. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but the goaltending stats suggest a tighter game. The projected total is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over.