Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 5 on 5/13

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The Colorado Avalanche will host the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The Avalanche are ahead 3-1 in this best-of-7 series in the NHL Playoffs. The game will be broadcast on TNT.

The Wild have a postseason record of 5-5. They have faced challenges in the Western Semifinals with a 1-3 record. The Avalanche have excelled in the postseason, holding a 7-1 record, and remain unbeaten at home with 4-0. Colorado aims to close the series in Game 5.

Wild vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -210, Minnesota Wild +179

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been active in the playoffs. They are coming off a tough loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The score was 5-2, with the Avalanche taking the win.

The Wild had a strong game against the Avalanche before that loss. They secured a victory with a score of 5-1. Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber were key players, each with a goal and two assists.

Jesper Wallstedt has been a key goalie for the Wild. He played nine games in the postseason with five wins. He made 269 saves and allowed 26 goals.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been strong in the postseason. They have scored 33 goals, placing them third overall. They also have 50 assists, ranking fifth.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 12 points in eight games. Martin Necas has contributed with nine points, including eight assists. Gabriel Landeskog has eight points and leads the team in hits with 29.

In net, Scott Wedgewood has played seven games with six wins. He has made 164 saves and allowed 16 goals. Mackenzie Blackwood has one win in two appearances, saving 31 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Colorado Avalanche are favored at -210. They have shown strong performance in the postseason with a 1-0 record in the Western Semifinals. The Avalanche’s solid defense, allowing only 19 goals, supports choosing them to win against the Minnesota Wild.

The over/under line is set at 6.5. The Wild have scored 38 goals, and the Avalanche have scored 33 in the postseason. Both teams have strong offensive stats, suggesting the total could go over 6.5. The recommended pick is over, with a projected score of Colorado 4, Minnesota 3.