Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/8

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The Minnesota Wild will take on the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL regular season game. This game will be held at Ball Arena and is set for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Wild come into this game with a record of 37-16-10. They are ranked third in the Western Central Division. The Avalanche have a strong record of 42-10-9, leading the same division. Both teams are looking to secure a win in this competitive matchup.

Wild vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -192, Minnesota Wild +163

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have shown strong performances in recent games. They won against the Vegas Golden Knights with a score of 4-2. Filip Gustavsson was solid in goal, saving 29 out of 31 shots.

Earlier in the week, the Wild secured a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Matt Boldy played a key role with three assists. Filip Gustavsson again performed well, allowing only one goal on 25 shots.

In a challenging game against the St. Louis Blues, the Wild lost 3-1. Kirill Kaprizov scored the only goal for the Wild. The team had 23 shots on goal but could not overcome the Blues’ defense.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been strong in recent games. They secured a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. Martin Necas had a standout performance with 1 goal and 3 assists.

In a game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Avalanche won 5-1. Cale Makar contributed 1 goal and 2 assists. The team showed their offensive skills with 26 shots on goal.

The Avalanche also achieved a 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings. Nathan MacKinnon scored 1 goal and added 1 assist. Colorado had 39 shots on goal, displaying their attacking strength.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche have a strong offensive lineup, ranking first in goals and assists. This gives them an edge over the Wild. With a moneyline of -192 for the Avalanche, they are the safer pick to win. The projected score is Colorado 4, Minnesota 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -117. Both teams have solid goaltending, but their offensive stats suggest a higher scoring game. The Avalanche rank first in shots on goal, while the Wild rank sixth in goals. Given these numbers, the over is a reasonable pick. The projected total is 7 goals.