Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Wild

The Vancouver Canucks clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, April 2.

The Canucks and the Wild should fail to surpass a total of 6.5 goals. Our prediction is available at -115 and these look like attractive odds.

Vancouver Canucks won their previous game 8-6. This was a road victory at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche. Brock Boeser scored a hat trick along with having 1 assist.

Minnesota Wild were beaten last game and this was on the road at TD Garden. Boston Bruins claimed a 6-3 win. Mats Zuccarello, Ryan Hartman and Kirill Kaprizov scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Delta Center, with the Canucks claiming the win. Beating the Wild by a 4-2 scoreline. The Wild have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Nikita Tolopilo (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-7-2	3.6	.886	0

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-13-6	2.6	.908	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 24.2% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 4.5 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.4%.

Brock Boeser is the top points scorer with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, with Marco Rossi recording 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.90 goal against average with a .868 save percentage.

The Wild have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 34.1 shots on goal, with a 13.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

The top points scorer is Vladimir Tarasenko with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, while Quinn Hughes is next best after registering 9 points which were all assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.87 GAA with a .887 SV%, including one shutout.

Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

An NHL clash featuring the total going under looks to be on the cards and you can get an appealing -115 that this happens. A lack of scoring power should be on show.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Canucks vs Wild stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Canucks games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Wild games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Wild games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Wild games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 1 - 3 Wild

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of the Wild at odds of +1600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Wild

1-0

Canucks

+7500

Wild

+6000

2-0

Canucks

+8000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Canucks

+2400

Wild

+1600

3-0

Canucks

+7000

Wild

+2000

3-1

Canucks

+3500

Wild

+1600

3-2

Canucks

+1500

Wild

+950

4-0

Canucks

+10000

Wild

+1900

4-1

Canucks

+4000

Wild

+950

4-2

Canucks

+3000

Wild

+1300

4-3

Canucks

+1700

Wild

+1100

5-0

Canucks

+1700

Wild

+2800

5-1

Canucks

+7000

Wild

+1150

5-2

Canucks

+4000

Wild

+1000

5-3

Canucks

+4500

Wild

+1900

5-4

Canucks

+3000

Wild

+2000

6-0

Canucks

+3000

Wild

+4000

6-1

Canucks

+3000

Wild

+2200

6-2

Canucks

+8000

Wild

+1500

6-3

Canucks

+6000

Wild

+1900

6-4

Canucks

+8000

Wild

+4000

6-5

Canucks

+6600

Wild

+5000

7-0

Canucks

+6600

Wild

+5500

7-1

Canucks

+6600

Wild

+3400

7-2

Canucks

+6600

Wild

+3300

7-3

Canucks

+12000

Wild

+3000

7-4

Canucks

+11000

Wild

+4500

7-5

Canucks

+11000

Wild

+9000

7-6

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+12000

8-0

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+9000

8-1

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+5500

8-2

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+5500

8-3

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+6600

8-4

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+7500

8-5

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+11000

9-0

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+13000

9-1

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+9000

9-2

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+9000

9-3

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+11000

9-4

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+14000

10-1

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+14000

10-2

Canucks

+14000

Wild

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks 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.

Minnesota Wild are massive -417 favorites. They are regarded as 81% likely to win this game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Vancouver Canucks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +320.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -105.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Canucks

+320

Wild

-417

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+510

Tie

+460

Wild

-244

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

+136

Wild -1.5

-167

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.00 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 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 10.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 7.6
• Faceoff Wins : 23.3
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

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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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