Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 2 on 5/5

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The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche meet for Game 2 in their playoff series. The Avalanche lead the series 1-0 and will play at home in Ball Arena. The game is set for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM, and it will air on ESPN.

The Wild, led by Head Coach John Hynes, come in with a 4-3 postseason record. They had a strong first round, finishing with a 4-2 record. The Avalanche, coached by Jared Bednar, have not lost in the postseason with a perfect 5-0 record. They are coming off a 4-0 sweep in their first-round series.

Wild vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -200, Minnesota Wild +171

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been busy in the playoffs. In their recent game against the Colorado Avalanche, they lost 9-6. Despite the loss, they managed to score six goals on 36 shots.

Quinn Hughes has been a standout for the Wild. In seven playoff games, he has three goals and eight assists. Matt Boldy also shines with six goals and four assists in seven games.

Jesper Wallstedt is the go-to goalie for the Wild. He has played in seven games with four wins and two losses. He has made 205 saves in the playoffs so far.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are on a winning streak in the postseason. They recently won against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 9-6. They had 43 shots on goal and managed to score one power play goal.

In the series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Avalanche won all the games. The series included a 5-1 win, a 4-2 win, and two 2-1 wins. Scott Wedgewood was in goal for all these games, making key saves.

Nathan MacKinnon has been a standout player with seven points in five games. Cale Makar and Devon Toews have also contributed significantly. The Avalanche’s defense has been strong, with notable performances in blocking shots.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the recommendation is to take the Colorado Avalanche at -200. The Avalanche are favored and have a strong postseason record so far, with a 1-0 record in the Western Semifinals. Their defensive stats, such as being third in goals against, support their ability to win.

The over/under pick is to go with the under 6.5 at -116. Despite Minnesota’s high offensive stats, Colorado’s defense has only allowed 11 goals this postseason. The projected score is a close game, likely with a total under 6.5 goals.