Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Wild

The Colorado Avalanche clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, December 21.

There are attractive odds of -143 on offer when it comes to Over 5.5 goals and that looks like a bet worth having. The Avalanche and the Wild should combine to good effect.

Colorado Avalanche beat Winnipeg Jets in their previous game, making it four straight victories. It was a 3-2 home win at Ball Arena. Martin Necas, Brent Burns and Parker Kelly scored one goal each.

Minnesota Wild last game was a 5-2 home win. This victory over Edmonton Oilers at Xcel Energy Center was their seventh successive victory. Matthew Boldy scored two goals, with Ryan Hartman, Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm also scoring. Goalie Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild are bidding for a third successive win against the Avs. They previously won 2-1 (SO) and 3-2 (SO) at Xcel Energy Center. The Avs have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-7-1	2.4	.908	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-6-6	2.8	.912	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 36.5 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.5 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 18 points, 9 goals and 9 assists, with Martin Necas recording 16 points, 2 goals and 14 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.47 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Wild have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.9 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next best after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 1.68 GAA with a .937 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL matchup is going over on the total line where we need six or more goals to be scored. We’re especially taken by the odds of -143 that this happens.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Avalanche vs Wild stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Avalanche games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Avalanche games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wild games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Wild games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vladimir Tarasenko Over 1.5 Shots +110

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of +110.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 2 - 5 Wild

A 5-2 win in favor of the Wild is available at odds of +2200. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Wild

1-0

Avalanche

+5500

Wild

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+4500

Wild

+5500

2-1

Avalanche

+1400

Wild

+1600

3-0

Avalanche

+2900

Wild

+4000

3-1

Avalanche

+1700

Wild

+2200

3-2

Avalanche

+800

Wild

+950

4-0

Avalanche

+3300

Wild

+5500

4-1

Avalanche

+1300

Wild

+2000

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Wild

+1800

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Wild

+1100

5-0

Avalanche

+5500

Wild

+10000

5-1

Avalanche

+2000

Wild

+3500

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Wild

+2200

5-3

Avalanche

+2000

Wild

+2500

5-4

Avalanche

+1800

Wild

+2000

6-1

Avalanche

+4500

Wild

+8000

6-2

Avalanche

+2500

Wild

+4500

6-3

Avalanche

+2400

Wild

+3500

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+4500

Wild

+5000

7-1

Avalanche

+7000

Wild

+14000

7-2

Avalanche

+6000

Wild

+11000

7-3

Avalanche

+4500

Wild

+7000

7-4

Avalanche

+5500

Wild

+7500

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Wild

+11000

7-6

Avalanche

+11000

Wild

+11000

8-4

Avalanche

+10000

Wild

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Colorado Avalanche as -161 favorites for this game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. Minnesota Wild are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +134.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +106.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-161

Wild

+134

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-100

Tie

+335

Wild

+210

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+152

Wild +1.5

-189

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

The gambling sites will have goalie and player props available for each game. Check out the various odds and take a view on whether a player’s Assists, Blocked Shots or Powerplay Points will hit over or under a certain line.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 36.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 17.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 34.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 9.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

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