Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the Vancouver Canucks head into their 57th game of the season, they sit atop the Western Conference with 80 points and a record of 37-13-6, being the best team in all the NHL standings. In their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games on the road.
So far this season, Vancouver has been favored in 35 of their 56 games, and they have gone 24-8-3 in those games. Against the Western Conference, the Canucks have gone 19-10, and they have a record of 9-4 against teams in the Pacific Division.
On the season, the Canucks have a puck line record of 35-21, and they have gone 18-12 against the puck line on the road. In their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 4-6 against the puck line.
So far, the Canucks have 25 wins by multiple goals compared to just 12 wins by one goal. Overall, Vancouver’s average scoring margin is +1.1 goals per game, and they have gone 18-17 against the puck line as the favorite.
This season, Vancouver’s games are averaging 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Canucks currently have an over/under record of 32-21-3.
Minnesota looks for a Wild upset
The Minnesota Wild enters this game with an overall record of 25-24-6, which has them in 6th place in the Central Division and 10th in the Western Conference. When playing at home this season, the Wild have gone 13-12-4.
In their last ten games, Minnesota has gone 7-3 and has won four straight games as the underdog. Over their last five games, the Wild have gone 4-1.
Minnesota comes into this game with a puck line record of 28-26 and an average scoring margin of -.2 goals per game. So far this season, the Wild have 16 wins by multiple goals and 15 losses by multiple goals.
As the underdog, the Wild have a puck line record of 18-11, including going 4-0 in their last four games. In their last ten home games, Minnesota has gone just 4-6 against the puck line.
For the season, Minnesota’s games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Wild have an over/under record of 25-25-4.
Let’s see the Wild vs Canucks Prediction odds below:
Game Information
VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs MINNESOTA WILD |
Location of the Game: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota |
Date and Time: Monday, February 19th 2:00 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
CANUCKS | 37-13-6 80Pts | 3 | 7 | Puck Line MIN +1.5 |
ML MIN -103 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
WILD | 25-23-6 56Pts | 4 |
AI Picks: Minnesota Wild 4 – Vancouver Canucks 3
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Wild +1.5 | ML Wild -103 | OVER 6.5
Wild vs Canucks Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Vancouver Canucks Game Analysis
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 3rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. Vancouver’s offense is currently ranked 8th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the league.
Defensively, the Canucks come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Vancouver. For the season, they are ranked 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts, according to the NHL team stats.
Guillaume Brisebois (Upper Body), Tucker Poolman (Head), Carson Soucy (Hand) and Dakota Joshua (Hand) are out of this game, affecting their NHL player stats.
Minnesota Wild Game Analysis
In terms of their offensive performance, the Wild are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 19th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. So far this year, the Wild are 14-10 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 11-14 in games with fewer shots on goal.
The Wild defense is currently 19th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Minnesota. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 19th with 3 shutouts.
Based on the NHL Injury Report, Marcus Foligno (Lower Body), Jared Spurgeon (Lower Body), Pat Maroon (Back) and Sam Hentges (Undisclosed) are out of this matchup.
Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Wild and Canucks have gone in favor of the Wild, putting together a record of 7-3. Against the spread, the Wild have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the Canucks as the underdog.
Looking back over the previous three times that the Canucks and Wild have faced off, they have combined to average 2 goals per game and have an over/under record of 0-3.
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