Fans betting on NHL look for value at Honda Center on Wednesday as the host Anaheim Ducks battle the Minnesota Wild in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Anaheim sat as -120 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.9-2.3 result in favor of the Ducks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Anaheim Ducks bring a 19-18-7 record to the battle against the 22-15-8 Wild. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Anaheim go 13-21-10 so far and the Wild go 14-22-9. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Minnesota injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Anaheim Ducks rated this week at No. 7 and the Minnesota Wild sitting at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Anaheim Ducks No. 30-ranked offense (2 goals per game) against a Minnesota Wild defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.36 goals per game allowed. The Ducks Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.1% rate while the Wild have a 79.44% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota was a 3-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Predators. They lost as +116 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Ducks were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Kings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Los Angeles at +101 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- Minnesota is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games on the road
- Anaheim is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota
- Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Los Angeles, Thursday, January 21st
Anaheim at Washington, Friday, January 22nd
