Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Wild

The Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 29-7-5 on the road) take on the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, 23-10-8 at home) at Xcel Energy Center in Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Avs lead the series 2-0.

After two high-scoring games, there’s a strong case for things settling down and we see value in backing under 6.5 goals in this matchup between the Avalanche and the Wild. We’re happy to take the -128 on this outcome.

The Avalanche opened with a 9-6 goal-fest win in Game 1 before adding a 5-2 victory over the Wild in Game 2 on Tuesday night, with both games played at Ball Arena.

The Avs had 25 shots on goal and there were five different goalscorers including Martin Necas. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves (.935). The Wild recorded 31 shots on goal, with Kirill Kaprizov and Marcus Johansson scoring one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Avs victories.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-6	2	.921	4
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made same game parlay.

Game Prediction

There is -128 available for Under 6.5 goals and that is our pick. This Stanley Cup matchup could fall below the line, with scoring expected to be more controlled.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Avalanche vs Wild stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Wild games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Wild games at home.

Under 6.5 Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Valeri Nichushkin Under 1.5 Shots +105

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche) has had Under 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Goal bet can be backed at +105.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 4 - 1 Wild

The Avalanche are available at +1300 to secure a 4-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Wild

1-0

Avalanche

+5500

Wild

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+4500

2-1

Avalanche

+1500

Wild

+1500

3-0

Avalanche

+2400

Wild

+3500

3-1

Avalanche

+1500

Wild

+1800

3-2

Avalanche

+950

Wild

+1000

4-0

Avalanche

+3400

Wild

+5000

4-1

Avalanche

+1300

Wild

+1600

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Wild

+1500

4-3

Avalanche

+1100

Wild

+1100

5-1

Avalanche

+2200

Wild

+3000

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Wild

+1600

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Wild

+2000

5-4

Avalanche

+1600

Wild

+1600

6-1

Avalanche

+4500

Wild

+5500

6-2

Avalanche

+2800

Wild

+3500

6-3

Avalanche

+2200

Wild

+2800

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+4500

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+3500

7-4

Avalanche

+6000

Wild

+7000

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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 Colorado Avalanche odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -133 betting favorites to land victory in Game 3 which means a 57% chance of winning. At +112, the Minnesota Wild are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -100.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-133

Wild

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+123

Tie

+325

Wild

+175

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+172

Wild +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 1.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 33.7
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 28.9
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5

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