Colorado Avalanche

Ice Hockey NHL Xcel Energy Center Fri 28 Nov 15:30

Minnesota Wild

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Wild

The Colorado Avalanche clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 15:30 on Friday, November 28.

Get Under 6.5 as the Value Bet

The Avalanche and the Wild should fail to surpass a total of 6.5 goals. Our prediction is available at -141 and these look like attractive odds.

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7 Avs Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Colorado Avalanche beat San Jose Sharks in their previous game, making it ten straight victories. It was a 6-0 home win at Ball Arena. Martin Necas racked up 2 points, all of them were assists. Mackenzie Blackwood got a shutout making 26 saves.

Minnesota Wild got a sixth straight win in their last game. It was a 4-3 (OT) road triumph at United Center when meeting Chicago Blackhawks. There were four different goalscorers including Brock Faber.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Xcel Energy Center, with the Wild claiming the win. Beating the Avs by a 2-1 scoreline. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Avs have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 13-1-2 2.1 .918 1
23/24 16-7-5 2.85 .899 0
Jesper Wallstedt (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 6-0-2 1.9 .935 3
23/24 2-1-0 3.01 .897 1
Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

10 wins averaging 4.7 goals from 32.6 shots on goal, with a 14.6% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 1.5 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 20 points, 8 goals and 12 assists, with Martin Necas recording 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 1.33 goal against average with a .948 save percentage, including one shutout.

Minnesota Wild – Last 10 Games

The Wild have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.6 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 15 points, 9 goals and 6 assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next best after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.15 GAA with a .913 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some excellent value with a totals bet. We might see the NHL game go under the goal line and our pick of six goals or less can be backed at -141.

We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.

Key Avalanche vs Wild stats:

  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Avalanche games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Avalanche games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Avalanche games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wild games at home.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Wild games.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 6.5
Puck Line Wild +1.5
Highest Scoring Period Third Period

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Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

The sportsbooks have Colorado Avalanche at -175 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 64% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +146 about Minnesota Wild.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +114.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche Stats
Minnesota Wild logo Minnesota Wild Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
29 Nathan MacKinnon 23 21.6 18 21 39 26
88 Martin Necas 23 21 13 17 30 21
8 Cale Makar 23 25.37 9 21 30 24
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
97 Kirill Kaprizov 24 22.28 14 14 28 1
12 Matthew Boldy 24 21.13 14 14 28 5
90 Marcus Johansson 24 15.96 8 12 20 9

Injuries & Suspensions

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Valeri Nichushkin
Injured
Logan O'Connor
Injured
Gavin Brindley
Injured

Minnesota Wild Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Vladimir Tarasenko
Injured
Ryan Hartman
Injured
Vinnie Hinostroza
Injured
Marco Rossi
Injured
Marcus Foligno
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

26 Nov NHL
Sharks 0-6 Avalanche
23 Nov NHL
Avalanche 1-0 Blackhawks
22 Nov NHL
Avalanche 3-0 Predators
20 Nov NHL
Rangers 3-6 Avalanche
16 Nov NHL
Islanders 1-4 Avalanche
13 Nov NHL
Sabres 3-6 Avalanche
11 Nov NHL
Ducks 1-4 Avalanche
09 Nov NHL
Avalanche 5-4 Canucks
08 Nov NHL
Avalanche 9-1 Oilers
04 Nov NHL
Lightning 2-3 Avalanche

Previous Minnesota Wild Lineups

26 Nov NHL
Wild 4-3 Blackhawks
23 Nov NHL
Wild 3-0 Jets
21 Nov NHL
Wild 5-0 Penguins
19 Nov NHL
Hurricanes 3-4 Wild
16 Nov NHL
Golden Knights 2-3 Wild
15 Nov NHL
Ducks 0-2 Wild
11 Nov NHL
Sharks 2-1 Wild
09 Nov NHL
Flames 0-2 Wild
07 Nov NHL
Wild 5-2 Islanders
06 Nov NHL
Wild 3-4 Hurricanes
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 New Jersey 23 15 7 1 31 0.674 9 13 72 69 3 9-0-1 6-7-0 2-0 6-4 2W
2 Carolina 23 14 7 2 30 0.652 10 13 80 69 11 6-3-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 2L
3 Washington 24 13 9 2 28 0.583 12 13 80 66 14 8-5-1 5-4-1 0-2 6-4 2W
4 NY Islanders 24 13 9 2 28 0.583 9 12 72 69 3 5-5-1 8-4-1 1-2 7-3 1L
5 Pittsburgh 22 11 6 5 27 0.614 11 11 68 60 8 6-3-2 5-3-3 0-3 3-7 1W
6 Philadelphia 22 12 7 3 27 0.614 6 8 64 61 3 8-3-2 4-4-1 4-0 6-4 1W
7 Columbus 24 11 9 4 26 0.542 6 8 70 78 -8 5-3-2 6-6-2 3-1 4-6 3L
8 NY Rangers 25 12 11 2 26 0.52 9 11 65 65 0 2-7-1 10-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 23 14 7 2 30 0.652 11 14 74 61 13 8-5-0 6-2-2 0-0 8-2 5W
2 Ottawa 23 12 7 4 28 0.609 8 9 75 74 1 6-3-2 6-4-2 3-0 6-4 1W
3 Boston 25 14 11 0 28 0.56 9 13 78 78 0 8-4-0 6-7-0 1-0 6-4 1W
4 Montreal 22 12 7 3 27 0.614 7 12 76 79 -3 6-5-1 6-2-2 0-2 3-7 2W
5 Detroit 24 13 10 1 27 0.563 9 11 72 80 -8 8-5-1 5-5-0 2-0 4-6 2L
6 Florida 23 12 10 1 25 0.543 11 11 72 72 0 8-4-1 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1L
7 Toronto 23 10 10 3 23 0.5 6 10 76 83 -7 8-4-3 2-6-0 0-0 3-7 1W
8 Buffalo 23 9 10 4 22 0.478 7 8 73 79 -6 8-4-2 1-6-2 1-0 4-6 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 23 17 1 5 39 0.848 16 17 94 50 44 9-0-2 8-1-3 0-2 10-0 10W
2 Dallas 24 15 5 4 34 0.708 12 13 83 67 16 6-4-1 9-1-3 2-2 8-2 2W
3 Minnesota 24 13 7 4 30 0.625 8 11 72 67 5 7-3-3 6-4-1 2-0 8-2 6W
4 Utah 24 12 9 3 27 0.563 9 12 74 72 2 7-3-1 5-6-2 0-0 3-7 1L
5 Chicago 23 10 8 5 25 0.543 9 10 72 66 6 5-4-3 5-4-2 0-1 5-5 4L
6 Winnipeg 22 12 10 0 24 0.545 10 11 70 63 7 6-5-0 6-5-0 1-0 3-7 3L
7 St Louis 24 7 10 7 21 0.438 7 7 63 88 -25 3-5-4 4-5-3 0-2 3-7 2L
8 Nashville 23 7 12 4 18 0.391 5 6 58 84 -26 5-7-2 2-5-2 1-0 2-8 1W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 23 14 8 1 29 0.63 9 13 84 74 10 8-3-0 6-5-1 1-0 5-5 1L
2 Vegas 23 10 5 8 28 0.609 9 10 71 69 2 5-3-4 5-2-4 0-2 3-7 3L
3 Seattle 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 11 59 62 -3 6-2-3 5-4-3 0-3 5-5 2L
4 LA Kings 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 10 62 64 -2 2-4-3 9-2-3 1-4 6-4 1W
5 San Jose 24 11 10 3 25 0.521 5 10 68 78 -10 7-4-3 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1L
6 Edmonton 25 10 10 5 25 0.5 5 10 77 95 -18 5-2-2 5-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
7 Vancouver 24 10 12 2 22 0.458 6 8 76 90 -14 3-7-1 7-5-1 2-0 3-7 1W
8 Calgary 25 8 14 3 19 0.38 6 6 60 78 -18 4-4-2 4-10-1 2-2 4-6 1L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 New Jersey 23 15 7 1 31 0.674 9 13 72 69 3 9-0-1 6-7-0 2-0 6-4 2W
2 Tampa Bay 23 14 7 2 30 0.652 11 14 74 61 13 8-5-0 6-2-2 0-0 8-2 5W
3 Carolina 23 14 7 2 30 0.652 10 13 80 69 11 6-3-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 2L
4 Ottawa 23 12 7 4 28 0.609 8 9 75 74 1 6-3-2 6-4-2 3-0 6-4 1W
5 Washington 24 13 9 2 28 0.583 12 13 80 66 14 8-5-1 5-4-1 0-2 6-4 2W
6 NY Islanders 24 13 9 2 28 0.583 9 12 72 69 3 5-5-1 8-4-1 1-2 7-3 1L
7 Boston 25 14 11 0 28 0.56 9 13 78 78 0 8-4-0 6-7-0 1-0 6-4 1W
8 Pittsburgh 22 11 6 5 27 0.614 11 11 68 60 8 6-3-2 5-3-3 0-3 3-7 1W
9 Montreal 22 12 7 3 27 0.614 7 12 76 79 -3 6-5-1 6-2-2 0-2 3-7 2W
10 Philadelphia 22 12 7 3 27 0.614 6 8 64 61 3 8-3-2 4-4-1 4-0 6-4 1W
11 Detroit 24 13 10 1 27 0.563 9 11 72 80 -8 8-5-1 5-5-0 2-0 4-6 2L
12 Columbus 24 11 9 4 26 0.542 6 8 70 78 -8 5-3-2 6-6-2 3-1 4-6 3L
13 NY Rangers 25 12 11 2 26 0.52 9 11 65 65 0 2-7-1 10-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
14 Florida 23 12 10 1 25 0.543 11 11 72 72 0 8-4-1 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1L
15 Toronto 23 10 10 3 23 0.5 6 10 76 83 -7 8-4-3 2-6-0 0-0 3-7 1W
16 Buffalo 23 9 10 4 22 0.478 7 8 73 79 -6 8-4-2 1-6-2 1-0 4-6 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 23 17 1 5 39 0.848 16 17 94 50 44 9-0-2 8-1-3 0-2 10-0 10W
2 Dallas 24 15 5 4 34 0.708 12 13 83 67 16 6-4-1 9-1-3 2-2 8-2 2W
3 Minnesota 24 13 7 4 30 0.625 8 11 72 67 5 7-3-3 6-4-1 2-0 8-2 6W
4 Anaheim 23 14 8 1 29 0.63 9 13 84 74 10 8-3-0 6-5-1 1-0 5-5 1L
5 Vegas 23 10 5 8 28 0.609 9 10 71 69 2 5-3-4 5-2-4 0-2 3-7 3L
6 Seattle 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 11 59 62 -3 6-2-3 5-4-3 0-3 5-5 2L
7 LA Kings 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 10 62 64 -2 2-4-3 9-2-3 1-4 6-4 1W
8 Utah 24 12 9 3 27 0.563 9 12 74 72 2 7-3-1 5-6-2 0-0 3-7 1L
9 Chicago 23 10 8 5 25 0.543 9 10 72 66 6 5-4-3 5-4-2 0-1 5-5 4L
10 San Jose 24 11 10 3 25 0.521 5 10 68 78 -10 7-4-3 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1L
11 Edmonton 25 10 10 5 25 0.5 5 10 77 95 -18 5-2-2 5-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
12 Winnipeg 22 12 10 0 24 0.545 10 11 70 63 7 6-5-0 6-5-0 1-0 3-7 3L
13 Vancouver 24 10 12 2 22 0.458 6 8 76 90 -14 3-7-1 7-5-1 2-0 3-7 1W
14 St Louis 24 7 10 7 21 0.438 7 7 63 88 -25 3-5-4 4-5-3 0-2 3-7 2L
15 Calgary 25 8 14 3 19 0.38 6 6 60 78 -18 4-4-2 4-10-1 2-2 4-6 1L
16 Nashville 23 7 12 4 18 0.391 5 6 58 84 -26 5-7-2 2-5-2 1-0 2-8 1W
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 23 17 1 5 39 0.848 16 17 94 50 44 9-0-2 8-1-3 0-2 10-0 10W
2 Dallas 24 15 5 4 34 0.708 12 13 83 67 16 6-4-1 9-1-3 2-2 8-2 2W
3 New Jersey 23 15 7 1 31 0.674 9 13 72 69 3 9-0-1 6-7-0 2-0 6-4 2W
4 Tampa Bay 23 14 7 2 30 0.652 11 14 74 61 13 8-5-0 6-2-2 0-0 8-2 5W
5 Carolina 23 14 7 2 30 0.652 10 13 80 69 11 6-3-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 2L
6 Minnesota 24 13 7 4 30 0.625 8 11 72 67 5 7-3-3 6-4-1 2-0 8-2 6W
7 Anaheim 23 14 8 1 29 0.63 9 13 84 74 10 8-3-0 6-5-1 1-0 5-5 1L
8 Vegas 23 10 5 8 28 0.609 9 10 71 69 2 5-3-4 5-2-4 0-2 3-7 3L
9 Ottawa 23 12 7 4 28 0.609 8 9 75 74 1 6-3-2 6-4-2 3-0 6-4 1W
10 Seattle 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 11 59 62 -3 6-2-3 5-4-3 0-3 5-5 2L
11 LA Kings 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 10 62 64 -2 2-4-3 9-2-3 1-4 6-4 1W
12 Washington 24 13 9 2 28 0.583 12 13 80 66 14 8-5-1 5-4-1 0-2 6-4 2W
13 NY Islanders 24 13 9 2 28 0.583 9 12 72 69 3 5-5-1 8-4-1 1-2 7-3 1L
14 Boston 25 14 11 0 28 0.56 9 13 78 78 0 8-4-0 6-7-0 1-0 6-4 1W
15 Pittsburgh 22 11 6 5 27 0.614 11 11 68 60 8 6-3-2 5-3-3 0-3 3-7 1W
16 Montreal 22 12 7 3 27 0.614 7 12 76 79 -3 6-5-1 6-2-2 0-2 3-7 2W
17 Philadelphia 22 12 7 3 27 0.614 6 8 64 61 3 8-3-2 4-4-1 4-0 6-4 1W
18 Utah 24 12 9 3 27 0.563 9 12 74 72 2 7-3-1 5-6-2 0-0 3-7 1L
19 Detroit 24 13 10 1 27 0.563 9 11 72 80 -8 8-5-1 5-5-0 2-0 4-6 2L
20 Columbus 24 11 9 4 26 0.542 6 8 70 78 -8 5-3-2 6-6-2 3-1 4-6 3L
21 NY Rangers 25 12 11 2 26 0.52 9 11 65 65 0 2-7-1 10-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
22 Florida 23 12 10 1 25 0.543 11 11 72 72 0 8-4-1 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1L
23 Chicago 23 10 8 5 25 0.543 9 10 72 66 6 5-4-3 5-4-2 0-1 5-5 4L
24 San Jose 24 11 10 3 25 0.521 5 10 68 78 -10 7-4-3 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1L
25 Edmonton 25 10 10 5 25 0.5 5 10 77 95 -18 5-2-2 5-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
26 Winnipeg 22 12 10 0 24 0.545 10 11 70 63 7 6-5-0 6-5-0 1-0 3-7 3L
27 Toronto 23 10 10 3 23 0.5 6 10 76 83 -7 8-4-3 2-6-0 0-0 3-7 1W
28 Buffalo 23 9 10 4 22 0.478 7 8 73 79 -6 8-4-2 1-6-2 1-0 4-6 1L
29 Vancouver 24 10 12 2 22 0.458 6 8 76 90 -14 3-7-1 7-5-1 2-0 3-7 1W
30 St Louis 24 7 10 7 21 0.438 7 7 63 88 -25 3-5-4 4-5-3 0-2 3-7 2L
31 Calgary 25 8 14 3 19 0.38 6 6 60 78 -18 4-4-2 4-10-1 2-2 4-6 1L
32 Nashville 23 7 12 4 18 0.391 5 6 58 84 -26 5-7-2 2-5-2 1-0 2-8 1W