The Minnesota Wild (26-11-4) will try to prolong a four-game win streak when they play the Colorado Avalanche (25-16-1) at home on Thursday, January 9 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will capture the win in Thursday's game.
The Wild have totaled 28 goals in their past 10 games, while allowing 30 goals. A total of 26 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in five power-play goals (19.2%). They are 6-4-0 over those games.
Avalanche vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Wild 4, Avalanche 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (+129)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have a 25-16-1 record overall, with a 4-1-5 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 10 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-1-0 record (good for 18 points).
- The six times this season the Avalanche ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-4-1 (three points).
- Colorado has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (2-6-0 record).
- The Avalanche are 22-5-0 in the 27 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 44 points).
- In the 17 games when Colorado has scored a single power-play goal, it went 10-6-1 to register 21 points.
- In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 14-9-0 (28 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 9-5-0 to record 18 points.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (26-11-4 overall) have posted a record of 6-4-10 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- Minnesota has earned 18 points (8-3-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Wild scored just one goal in 11 games and have gone 1-8-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Wild have earned 50 points in their 27 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games and registered 22 points with a record of 10-3-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 13-3-2 (28 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 13-8-2 to register 28 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.33 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 14th |
| 21st | 3.17 | Goals Allowed | 2.66 | 7th |
| 9th | 29.7 | Shots | 28.4 | 15th |
| 6th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| 12th | 23.2% | Power Play % | 19.05% | 21st |
| 23rd | 77.14% | Penalty Kill % | 70.71% | 30th |
Avalanche vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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