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 (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

Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)

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.

For a bigger return on investment, bettors often wager Match Winner & Total Goals to get bigger odds for Colorado. The Puck Line and Winning Margin are good alternatives.

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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.

Latest Mats Zuccarello Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+350

First

+2000

Assists

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

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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

+4000

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

+6600

Avalanche

+2900

4-1

Wild

+2200

Avalanche

+1150

4-2

Wild

+1800

Avalanche

+1200

4-3

Wild

+1200

Avalanche

+1050

5-0

Wild

+1200

Avalanche

+4000

5-1

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+1700

5-2

Wild

+2500

Avalanche

+1150

5-3

Wild

+2800

Avalanche

+1600

5-4

Wild

+2000

Avalanche

+1500

6-0

Wild

+2000

Avalanche

+6600

6-1

Wild

+2000

Avalanche

+2800

6-2

Wild

+6000

Avalanche

+2000

6-3

Wild

+4000

Avalanche

+1800

6-4

Wild

+5000

Avalanche

+3300

6-5

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+3500

7-1

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+5000

7-2

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+3500

7-3

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Wild

+4500

Avalanche

+5000

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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 -208 about Colorado Avalanche which reflects they have a 68% chance of winning this game. At +172, 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 -104.

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

+172

Avalanche

-208

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+285

Tie

+350

Avalanche

-132

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-149

Avalanche -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-118

Over 6.5

-104

Nathan MacKinnon can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at -120. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +675.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-120

Anytime

+675

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+145

Anytime

+1050

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+260

Anytime

+1650

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+280

Anytime

+1800

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+600

Anytime

+3500

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Michael McCarron (Wild)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Nick Foligno (Wild)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Nico Sturm (Wild)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+150

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+120

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+115

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-125

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-145

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Danila Yurov (Wild)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-588

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

Over 0.5

+500

Under 0.5

-909

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+125

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-118

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-227

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

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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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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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