Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2025

Back Avs to Win

It’s time to side with the Avalanche to record a regulation time victory against the Wild. They should have the upper hand and the -132 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a good price.

7 Avs Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Minnesota Wild have been defeated in their previous three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 6-2 loss against Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Matthew Boldy and David Jiricek each scored one goal.

Colorado Avalanche won their last game which was at home. It was a 6-3 triumph at Ball Arena against Dallas Stars. Artturi Lehkonen managed 4 points, split between 2 goals and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Avs who came out on top when they last played the Wild. At Xcel Energy Center, a 6-1 win was recorded. The Avs have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Wild. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-1	3	.899	1
23/24	17-15-5	2.98	.895	2

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-21-6	2.6	.912	4
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 3.5 goals from 34.3 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Mats Zuccarello is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Marco Rossi recording 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.79 goal against average with a .891 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Avs have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, while Mikko Rantanen is next in line after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 1.91 GAA with a .924 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds about the home team and our pick is for Colorado Avalanche to win this NHL encounter in regulation time. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -132.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making NHL picks. We also place great emphasis on the player and goalie stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Wild vs Avalanche stats:

• Avalanche have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Avalanche have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Wild have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have lost their last 3 games.
• Avalanche have won the last 5 games between these teams.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 56.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

The Puck Line provides you with the opportunity to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the line for Colorado and choose the odds that suit you.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marco Rossi Over 1.5 Shots -143

Marco Rossi (Wild) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -143 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Marco Rossi Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+275

First

+1500

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 2 - 3 Avalanche

We’re predicting the Avalanche to land a 3-2 victory and this is available at +850. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Avalanche

1-0

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+5500

2-0

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+4000

2-1

Wild

+1700

Avalanche

+1400

3-0

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+2200

3-1

Wild

+2500

Avalanche

+1500

3-2

Wild

+1050

Avalanche

+850

4-0

Wild

+6600

Avalanche

+2500

4-1

Wild

+2400

Avalanche

+1050

4-2

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Wild

+1300

Avalanche

+1000

5-0

Wild

+12500

Avalanche

+4000

5-1

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+1500

5-2

Wild

+2500

Avalanche

+1200

5-3

Wild

+3300

Avalanche

+2000

5-4

Wild

+2500

Avalanche

+2000

6-0

Wild

+2500

Avalanche

+6000

6-1

Wild

+11000

Avalanche

+3300

6-2

Wild

+5500

Avalanche

+2000

6-3

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+2200

6-4

Wild

+6600

Avalanche

+4000

6-5

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+5000

7-0

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+9000

7-1

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+5500

7-2

Wild

+14000

Avalanche

+5000

7-3

Wild

+9000

Avalanche

+4000

7-4

Wild

+9000

Avalanche

+5500

7-5

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

7-6

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+12000

8-0

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+14000

8-1

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

8-2

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

8-3

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

8-4

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

8-5

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+12500

9-2

Wild

+13000

Avalanche

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche 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.

Books Have Avs as Heavy Favorites

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -227 about Colorado Avalanche which reflects they have a 69% chance of winning this game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Minnesota Wild are trading at +185.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 6, the odds are -112.

If you think the Avs can open the scoring, they are the -165 favorites. If you expect the Wild to find the net first, then odds of +125 are available.

The betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Wild

+185

Avalanche

-227

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+300

Tie

+360

Avalanche

-141

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-130

Avalanche -1.5

+108

Total Goals

Under 6

-108

Over 6

-112

Nathan MacKinnon Favorite to Find the Net First

Nathan MacKinnon is priced at +700 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of +106 to light the lamp at anytime.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

+106

Anytime

+700

Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche)

First

+106

Anytime

+700

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+132

Anytime

+800

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

First

+195

Anytime

+1100

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Jonathan Drouin (Avalanche)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Marco Rossi (Wild)

First

+275

Anytime

+1500

Casey Mittelstadt (Avalanche)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Jere Innala (Avalanche)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Liam Öhgren (Wild)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Juuso Pärssinen (Avalanche)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Givani Smith (Avalanche)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Oskar Olausson (Avalanche)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Player Shots

Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+135

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Jonathan Drouin (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

+115

Marco Rossi (Wild)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+136

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 21.5
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team News

Minnesota Wild Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
97	Kirill Kaprizov	37	22.41	23	29	52	19
12	Matthew Boldy	59	19.89	21	31	52	8
48	Marco Rossi	59	18.24	21	29	50	16

36	Mats Zuccarello	46	19.54	12	24	36	2
89	Frederick Gaudreau	59	15.14	12	14	26	1
14	Joel Eriksson Ek	42	19.63	9	15	24	5
17	Marcus Foligno	59	14.13	11	11	22	9
7	Brock Faber	55	25.03	6	16	22	6
46	Jared Spurgeon	44	20.28	6	15	21	6
25	Jonas Brodin	37	22.88	4	14	18	12
5	Jacob Middleton	48	21.43	7	11	18	13
90	Marcus Johansson	50	15.99	5	13	18	-2
38	Ryan Hartman	48	14.74	7	10	17	-8
13	Yakov Trenin	53	13.15	6	7	13	4
24	Zach Bogosian	59	16.57	4	8	12	0
47	Declan Chisholm	50	17.37	2	9	11	-6
22	Marat Khusnutdinov	56	11.26	2	5	7	-4
94	Jakub Lauko	35	10.05	3	3	6	-5
4	Jon Merrill	48	14.64	1	3	4	-2
19	Devin Shore	37	8.64	1	3	4	-4
28	Liam Oehgren	22	11.11	1	3	4	-7
18	Vinnie Hinostroza	18	12.22	2	2	4	0
55	David Jiricek	12	12.12	1	2	3	0
	Travis Boyd	3	7.8	0	0	0	0
48	Daemon Hunt	1	8	0	0	0	0
52	Reese Johnson	3	9.53	0	0	0	0
30	Jesper Wallstedt	2	58.7	0	0	0	0
21	Brendan Gaunce	5	9.48	0	0	0	-3
	Travis Dermott	19	12.27	0	0	0	-3
39	Ben Jones	26	8.38	0	0	0	-3
	Mikey Milne	1	6.6	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Filip Gustavsson	38	2.64	0.914
34	Dylan Ferguson	-	-	-
29	Marc-Andre Fleury	21	2.76	0.904

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Colorado Avalanche Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
29	Nathan MacKinnon	60	22.95	23	67	90	19
88	Martin Necas	60	18.95	20	47	67	5
8	Cale Makar	60	25.76	22	44	66	16

62	Artturi Lehkonen	48	21.19	24	11	35	24
37	Casey Mittelstadt	60	17.19	10	23	33	-12
7	Devon Toews	56	24.74	7	21	28	17
27	Jonathan Drouin	27	19.28	6	18	24	4
49	Samuel Girard	57	21.1	3	17	20	2
13	Valeri Nichushkin	22	19.55	11	6	17	6
20	Ross Colton	43	15.5	13	4	17	-8
94	Joel Kiviranta	60	12.74	11	5	16	6
25	Logan O'Connor	60	14.62	7	8	15	-7
17	Parker Kelly	60	12.94	5	9	14	-8
42	Josh Manson	43	18.21	1	12	13	-9
18	Jack Drury	50	13.01	5	6	11	-4
16	Juuso Paerssinen	37	10.76	4	7	11	-6
82	Ivan Ivan	40	10.04	5	3	8	-9
70	Sam Malinski	57	15.61	2	5	7	4
44	Calvin de Haan	43	14.94	0	7	7	-9
28	Miles Wood	26	11.46	2	2	4	-5
58	Oliver Kylington	11	12.81	1	1	2	-3
67	Keaton Middleton	28	10.76	0	2	2	0
3	John Ludvig	8	12.95	0	2	2	-4
14	Chris Wagner	24	6.91	1	0	1	-7
71	Calum Ritchie	7	12.79	1	0	1	-7
9	T.J. Tynan	8	7.94	0	1	1	-1
	Jason Polin	2	5.2	0	0	0	0
24	Oskar Olausson	2	6.8	0	0	0	0
	Chase Bradley	2	5.6	0	0	0	0
43	Tye Felhaber	5	5.52	0	0	0	-1
36	Matt Stienburg	8	6.09	0	0	0	0
85	Nikita Prishchepov	10	6.37	0	0	0	0
	Givani Smith	13	6.32	0	0	0	-3
22	Jere Innala	15	6.92	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Mackenzie Blackwood	43	2.48	0.917
50	Trent Miner	2	2.62	0.879
41	Scott Wedgewood	15	2.78	0.898
	Kevin Mandolese	-	-	-

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups