Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Wild vs Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, 23-14-4 on the road) take on the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 26-9-6 at home) at Ball Arena in Game 5 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Colorado leads the series 3-1.

The Avalanche look value on the 3-Way Moneyline and our prediction is that they will claim a victory over the Wild. We’re happy to take the -132 that the home team win in 60 minutes.

Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche clashed at Xcel Energy Center two nights ago, with the Avs triumphing 5-2.

The Avs had 25 shots on goal and the goals were shared around between five players including Nathan MacKinnon. The Wild managed 21 shots on goal, with Danila Yurov and Nico Sturm scoring one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Avs winning six times.

Starting Goalies

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

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-10-2	2.5	.904	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 14.9% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.5 goals from 32.2 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 68.8%.

Quinn Hughes and Kirill Kaprizov are the top points scorers. They have both scored 14 points over the past 10 games, including 4 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.66 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Avs have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 33.2 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Martin Necas is next best after having 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.12 GAA with a .921 SV%, including one shutout.

Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the road team. One way of doing this is by siding with the opposition and we really like the -132 about Colorado Avalanche winning on the 60-minute line.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Wild vs Avalanche stats:

• Avalanche have won 5 consecutive games at home.
• Avalanche have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Wild have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Wild have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 6 of their last 10 games against Wild.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mats Zuccarello Over 1.5 Shots -189

Mats Zuccarello (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 -189 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 1 - 3 Avalanche

Let’s take a chance on the +1400 available that the Avalanche secure a 3-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Avalanche

1-0

Wild

+7000

Avalanche

+6000

2-0

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+3500

2-1

Wild

+1700

Avalanche

+1400

3-0

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+2200

3-1

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+1400

3-2

Wild

+1150

Avalanche

+900

4-0

Wild

+7000

Avalanche

+2800

4-1

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+1150

4-2

Wild

+1800

Avalanche

+1200

4-3

Wild

+1300

Avalanche

+1000

5-0

Wild

+1300

Avalanche

+4000

5-1

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+1700

5-2

Wild

+2400

Avalanche

+1150

5-3

Wild

+2800

Avalanche

+1600

5-4

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+1600

6-0

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+6000

6-1

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+2800

6-2

Wild

+6600

Avalanche

+2000

6-3

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+1800

6-4

Wild

+5500

Avalanche

+3400

6-5

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+3500

7-1

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+5000

7-2

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+3500

7-3

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+5000

8-2

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+6600

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Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche 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 are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -227 about Colorado Avalanche which reflects they have a 69% chance of winning this game. At +184, 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. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -102.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Wild

+184

Avalanche

-227

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+290

Tie

+360

Avalanche

-135

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-133

Avalanche -1.5

+110

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

If you have a view on Goalscorers, Assists, Shots on Goal, Powerplay Points, Blocked Shots or Saves, then the goalie and player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 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 3.80 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 34.1
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 28.6
• Giveaways: 12.6
• Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 24
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 34.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

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