NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Wild

The Vancouver Canucks battle the Minnesota Wild in this NHL matchup at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Focus on Goals in Canucks at Wild

The prediction for the matchup between the Canucks and the Wild is for Over 5.5. We’re especially taken by the odds of -128 that this happens.

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Wild Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Vancouver Canucks won their previous game by a 4-3 (SO) scoreline. It was on the road against St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Kiefer Sherwood scored a hat trick and was +1 in total. Goalie Kevin Lankinen stopped 36 shots (.923).

Minnesota Wild were defeated last time out, making it five losses on the spin. Xcel Energy Center saw them beaten 4-1 at home to Pittsburgh Penguins. Wild managed 27 shots and Kirill Kaprizov recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favor of the Wild when they last played the Canucks, with the encounter taking place at Delta Center. We’ve seen eight Wild wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Thatcher Demko (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-3-0	2.2	.926	0
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

Filip Gustavsson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-6-1	3.4	.892	1
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

Vancouver Canucks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have given up 3.2 goals from 30.9 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 67.6%.

Conor Garland is the top points scorer with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Kiefer Sherwood racking up 8 points, all of which were goals. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.53 goal against average with a .885 save percentage.

Minnesota Wild – Last 10 Games

The Wild have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 20.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.0 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 62.5%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Kaprizov with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Marcus Johansson is next best after having 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.47 GAA with a .891 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Our expert Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We should take advantage of the -128 when it comes to going over the total goals line in this NHL clash. These odds are appealing as they look to be on the generous side.

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Key Canucks vs Wild stats:

The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canucks games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Canucks games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wild games at home.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wild games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 56.2% chance of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marco Rossi Over 0.5 Assists +125

Marco Rossi (Wild) has had one assist or more in 5 straight home games. We can therefore place a Player Assists wager at an eye-catching +125 in the hope that our pick covers the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 5.5

To Score Kiefer Sherwood

Assists Marco Rossi Over 0.5

Our same game parlay pick is Over 5.5 goals, Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks) to find the net and Marco Rossi (Wild) to get Over 0.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

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Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Wild Win

Minnesota Wild are -161 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +134, Vancouver Canucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -128.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Kirill Kaprizov Favorite to Find the Net First

Kirill Kaprizov is available at +105 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +800 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Elias Pettersson (Canucks)

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

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Player Assists

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Marco Rossi (Wild)

Elias Pettersson (Canucks)

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Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Canucks

NHL: 31/10 Canucks4 Blues 3
NHL: 29/10 Rangers2 Canucks 0
NHL: 27/10 Oilers3 Canucks 4
NHL: 26/10 Canadiens4 Canucks 3
NHL: 24/10 Canucks1 Predators 2

Wild

NHL: 31/10 Penguins4 Wild 1
NHL: 29/10 Jets4 Wild 3
NHL: 26/10 Sharks6 Wild 5
NHL: 26/10 Mammoth6 Wild 2
NHL: 23/10 Wild1 Devils 4

Head to Head

Vancouver vs Minnesota

NHL: 13/04 2025 Wild 3 Canucks 2
NHL: 08/03 2025 Wild 1 Canucks 3
NHL: 04/12 2024 Canucks 2 Wild 3
NHL: 19/02 2024 Canucks 7 Wild 10
NHL: 16/12 2023 Canucks 1 Wild 2
NHL: 08/12 2023 Wild 0 Canucks 2
NHL: 03/03 2023 Wild 2 Canucks 1
NHL: 11/12 2022 Wild 3 Canucks 0
NHL: 21/10 2022 Canucks 3 Wild 4
NHL: 22/04 2022 Canucks 3 Wild 6

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 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 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 24.2
Hits: 22.8
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 24.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9
Blocks: 12.3
Faceoff Wins : 24.9
Hits: 26.5
Giveaways: 15.3
Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 29
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 5.9
Blocks: 16.8
Faceoff Wins : 28.2
Hits: 22.9
Giveaways: 14.9
Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 34.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 5.9
Blocks: 17
Faceoff Wins : 28.8
Hits: 23.8
Giveaways: 15.9
Takeaways: 4.5

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Vancouver Canucks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
8	Conor Garland	11	20.51	3	8	11	6
44	Kiefer Sherwood	12	17.48	9	0	9	-3
40	Elias Pettersson	12	19.53	3	5	8	1

43	Quinn Hughes	9	26.62	1	6	7	-1
6	Brock Boeser	10	17.95	4	2	6	-2
17	Filip Hronek	12	24.78	0	6	6	1
91	Evander Kane	12	17.4	0	5	5	-4
74	Jake DeBrusk	12	17.85	2	2	4	2
73	Lukas Reichel	9	12.87	2	2	4	-2
72	Filip Chytil	6	15.63	3	0	3	0
63	Max Sasson	9	10.06	3	0	3	1
18	Drew O'Connor	12	14.13	0	3	3	-2
57	Tyler Myers	12	21.37	1	2	3	1
94	Linus Karlsson	9	9.91	0	2	2	1
54	Aatu Raety	10	12.66	0	2	2	2
13	Arshdeep Bains	12	9.91	0	2	2	0
29	Marcus Pettersson	12	20.48	0	2	2	2
26	Elias Pettersson	12	14.21	0	1	1	-1
23	Jonathan Lekkerimaeki	4	9.9	1	0	1	0
53	Teddy Blugers	2	15.85	1	0	1	0
73	Pierre-Olivier Joseph	6	12.37	0	0	0	-1
90	Vittorio Mancini	5	10.52	0	0	0	-2
	Braeden Cootes	3	10.77	0	0	0	-2
27	Derek Forbort	2	13.95	0	0	0	0
88	Nils Aaman	2	8.65	0	0	0	0
	Tom Willander	2	15.9	0	0	0	1
	MacKenzie MacEachern	1	12.3	0	0	0	0
62	Joseph Labate	1	9.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Thatcher Demko	7	2.18	0.926
32	Kevin Lankinen	5	3.53	0.885

Minnesota Wild Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
97	Kirill Kaprizov	12	22.53	7	9	16	-5
12	Matthew Boldy	12	22.01	5	7	12	-4
48	Marco Rossi	11	18.34	2	9	11	-6

90	Marcus Johansson	12	16.07	5	4	9	-2
8	Zeev Buium	12	19.62	2	6	8	-9
14	Joel Eriksson Ek	12	19.72	2	5	7	-7
7	Brock Faber	12	22.93	1	4	5	-6
38	Ryan Hartman	12	16.49	3	2	5	-5
91	Vladimir Tarasenko	12	15.98	1	4	5	-7
13	Yakov Trenin	12	13.03	0	2	2	-1
46	Jared Spurgeon	12	21.26	1	1	2	-12
25	Jonas Brodin	11	21.06	1	1	2	-2
18	Vinnie Hinostroza	12	11.32	0	2	2	-7
5	Jacob Middleton	12	17.33	0	1	1	-5
	Danila Yurov	10	9.71	1	0	1	-6
24	Zach Bogosian	5	13.88	0	0	0	3
39	Ben Jones	3	8.07	0	0	0	-1
28	Liam Oehgren	5	9.18	0	0	0	-4
17	Marcus Foligno	11	13.12	0	0	0	-10
71	Tyler Pitlick	6	8.35	0	0	0	-1
55	David Jiricek	8	12.86	0	0	0	-1
30	Jesper Wallstedt	3	63.67	0	0	0	0
43	Hunter Haight	2	9.35	0	0	0	-2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Filip Gustavsson	9	3.37	0.892

Injuries & Suspensions

Vancouver Canucks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Jonathan Lekkerimaeki

Injured

Vittorio Mancini

Injured

Teddy Blugers

Injured

Nils Hoeglander

Injured

Quinn Hughes

Injured

Filip Chytil

Injured

Conor Garland

Injured

Derek Forbort

Injured

Brock Boeser

Injured

Minnesota Wild Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Nico Sturm

Injured

Mats Zuccarello

Injured

Zach Bogosian

Injured

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.

Previous Vancouver Canucks Lineups

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Canucks 4-3 Blues

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Pittsburgh	12	8	2	2	18	0.75	8	8	44	31	13	3-1-1	5-1-1	0-2	6-4	1W
2 New Jersey	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	7	8	41	35	6	5-0-0	3-3-0	0-0	8-2	2L
3 Carolina	10	7	3	0	14	0.7	4	6	40	30	10	3-1-0	4-2-0	1-0	7-3	1W
4 Philadelphia	10	6	3	1	13	0.65	3	4	30	24	6	6-1-0	0-2-1	2-0	6-4	3W
5 Columbus	10	6	4	0	12	0.6	4	5	35	31	4	2-3-0	4-1-0	1-0	6-4	3W
6 Washington	11	6	5	0	12	0.545	5	6	28	25	3	3-4-0	3-1-0	0-0	6-4	3L
7 NY Rangers	12	5	5	2	12	0.5	4	5	28	29	-1	0-4-1	5-1-1	0-0	4-6	2W
8 NY Islanders	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	5	5	37	40	-3	3-2-0	2-3-1	0-1	5-5	1W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	4	8	40	33	7	3-1-0	5-2-0	0-0	8-2	2W
2 Detroit	12	8	4	0	16	0.667	6	7	41	39	2	5-1-0	3-3-0	1-0	7-3	1L
3 Ottawa	12	6	5	1	13	0.542	4	4	45	47	-2	4-2-1	2-3-0	2-0	5-5	1W
4 Tampa Bay	11	5	4	2	12	0.545	3	5	31	31	0	3-3-0	2-1-2	0-0	5-5	4W
5 Boston	13	6	7	0	12	0.462	4	6	43	47	-4	5-3-0	1-4-0	0-0	3-7	2W
6 Florida	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	5	5	27	31	-4	4-1-1	1-4-0	0-1	4-6	1L
7 Buffalo	11	4	4	3	11	0.5	4	4	33	35	-2	4-2-1	0-2-2	0-0	4-6	3L
8 Toronto	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	3	5	38	42	-4	5-2-1	0-3-0	0-0	4-6	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	12	7	1	4	18	0.75	7	7	45	32	13	3-0-2	4-1-2	0-2	5-5	2W
2 Winnipeg	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	7	8	40	28	12	4-3-0	4-0-0	0-0	8-2	2W
3 Utah	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	6	8	40	30	10	4-0-0	4-3-0	0-0	8-2	1L
4 Dallas	11	6	3	2	14	0.636	5	5	30	32	-2	3-2-1	3-1-1	1-0	5-5	1L
5 Chicago	11	5	4	2	12	0.545	4	5	36	32	4	3-2-1	2-2-1	0-1	5-5	1L
6 Nashville	12	4	6	2	10	0.417	3	3	29	41	-12	3-3-1	1-3-1	1-0	3-7	3L
7 Minnesota	12	3	6	3	9	0.375	2	2	32	47	-15	1-3-2	2-3-1	1-0	2-8	5L
8 St Louis	11	3	6	2	8	0.364	3	3	32	48	-16	1-4-2	2-2-0	0-1	3-7	6L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	11	6	2	3	15	0.682	5	6	39	32	7	3-1-1	3-1-2	0-1	6-4	1L
2 LA Kings	12	5	3	4	14	0.583	2	4	36	40	-4	0-2-2	5-1-2	1-3	4-6	1L
3 Anaheim	10	6	3	1	13	0.65	4	5	37	33	4	2-1-0	4-2-1	1-0	6-4	2W
4 Seattle	10	5	2	3	13	0.65	3	5	28	29	-1	3-0-1	2-2-2	0-1	5-5	1L
5 Edmonton	12	5	4	3	13	0.542	4	5	38	39	-1	3-0-2	2-4-1	0-1	4-6	1L
6 Vancouver	12	6	6	0	12	0.5	3	4	33	36	-3	2-3-0	4-3-0	2-0	5-5	1W
7 San Jose	11	3	6	2	8	0.364	1	3	37	48	-11	1-3-2	2-3-0	0-0	3-7	1W
8 Calgary	12	2	8	2	6	0.25	1	1	27	43	-16	1-3-1	1-5-1	1-1	1-9	2L

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