Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Wild

The Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 29-7-5 on the road) face the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, 23-10-8 at home) at Xcel Energy Center in Game 4 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Avs lead the series 2-1.

We can’t resist going for the Avalanche on the Moneyline, with our betting prediction made with confidence and there is -130 on offer that the visitors get the better of the Wild.

Colorado took the opening two games of the series, winning 9-6 in Game 1 before following up with a 5-2 victory in Game 2. Minnesota responded two nights ago with a 5-1 win at Xcel Energy Center.

The Wild registered 25 shots on goal and received scoring contributions from five different players, including Brock Faber. Jesper Wallstedt starred in net with 35 saves and a .972 save percentage. The Avs managed 36 shots on goal, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the team’s lone goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The teams have split their last 10 meetings, with each side winning five games.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

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 (Expected)

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

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 33.0 shots on goal, with a 11.6% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.0 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Cale Makar racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 1.97 goal against average with a .927 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Wild have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 32.5 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 68.8%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Kaprizov with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, while Quinn Hughes is next best after registering 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.55 GAA with a .917 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the Moneyline where you can back Colorado Avalanche to win this NHL clash. Our pick is currently available at a generous -130.

The hockey predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NHL stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Avalanche vs Wild stats:

• Avalanche have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have won 4 of their last 5 games.

Avs Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mats Zuccarello Over 1.5 Shots -200

Mats Zuccarello (Wild) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. There is odds of -200 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Mats Zuccarello Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+310

First

+1900

Assists

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 1 Wild

A 3-1 win in favor of the Avalanche can be backed at odds of +1500. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Wild

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Wild

+7000

2-0

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+5000

2-1

Avalanche

+1500

Wild

+1500

3-0

Avalanche

+2500

Wild

+3500

3-1

Avalanche

+1500

Wild

+1800

3-2

Avalanche

+1000

Wild

+1050

4-0

Avalanche

+3500

Wild

+5000

4-1

Avalanche

+1300

Wild

+1600

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Wild

+1500

4-3

Avalanche

+1100

Wild

+1150

5-1

Avalanche

+2200

Wild

+3000

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Wild

+1600

5-3

Avalanche

+1700

Wild

+2000

5-4

Avalanche

+1600

Wild

+1600

6-1

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+6600

6-2

Avalanche

+2800

Wild

+3500

6-3

Avalanche

+2200

Wild

+2500

6-4

Avalanche

+3500

Wild

+4500

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Wild

+3500

7-3

Avalanche

+6000

Wild

+7000

7-4

Avalanche

+5500

Wild

+6000

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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 -130 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 56% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Minnesota Wild are trading at +108.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.

The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-130

Wild

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+118

Tie

+330

Wild

+175

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+184

Wild +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Nathan MacKinnon has odds of -100. He is available at +750 to find the net first which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-100

Anytime

+750

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+125

Anytime

+900

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+130

Anytime

+900

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

First

+275

Anytime

+1800

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+280

Anytime

+1800

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+290

Anytime

+1850

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Michael McCarron (Wild)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Nick Foligno (Wild)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Nico Sturm (Wild)

First

+900

Anytime

+5000

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+900

Anytime

+5000

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+140

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+125

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+120

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-588

Danila Yurov (Wild)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-667

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+125

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 3.5

-145

Under 3.5

+110

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-200

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-154

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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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Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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