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Minnesota Wild Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Utah Hockey Club in Land of 10,000 Lakes Battle

The upcoming matchup between the Hockey Club and the Wild in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is sure to be a thrilling battle on the ice. With the Hockey Club coming off a 5-2 win over Winnipeg and the Wild securing a 3-1 victory against Colorado in their previous games, both teams are in good form. In their last 10 meetings, the Wild hold a 6-4 advantage, but the Hockey Club claimed a 2-1 road win in their most recent matchup on December 20, 2024. Minnesota is favored to win with opening odds at -152, currently at -149. Stay tuned for our Hockey Club vs. Wild prediction for more insights on this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jazz +130 | Wild -149
• Spread: Jazz +1.5 (-197) | Wild -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 60%.

Utah vs Minnesota Stats

Utah Jazz

The Utah Hockey Club secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the Central Division-leading Winnipeg at home on Monday night. With a current record of 20-19-7, the team is ranked sixth in the Central Division, standing 18 points behind the Jets for the top spot. They are also 12 points behind the Stars for the final guaranteed playoff position and four points behind Calgary for the final wild card spot. Utah ranks 21st in the league in goals per game, averaging 2.87 goals scored per game this season. Additionally, they are tied for 14th in goals against, allowing an average of 2.98 goals per game. The team has a power play success rate of 21.7% (tied for 14th in the league) and a penalty killing success rate of 81.5% (ranked 10th). In their game against Winnipeg, Utah displayed a strong offensive performance, outscoring their opponent 5-2. Olli Maatta, Logan Cooley, Barrett Hayton, Matias Maccelli, and Clayton Keller all contributed goals in the victory. Goaltender Connor Ingram made 23 saves in the win and is expected to start in the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 13, Utah is ranked 23rd in offense, 17th in defense, and has a current record of 20-19-7.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Colorado Avalanche on the road in their last game. With a record of 28-15-4, they currently sit second in the Central Division, trailing the Jets by five points. The Wild are ranked 18th in goals per game, averaging 2.94, and 10th in goals against, allowing 2.81 per contest. Their power play success rate is 19%, ranking 23rd, while their penalty killing rate is 71.6%, ranking 29th. In their game against Colorado, Minnesota played well defensively and managed to secure a 3-1 win. They were outshot but got goals from Jake Middleton, Yakov Trenin, and Brock Faber. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves in the victory. Filip Gustavsson is expected to start in goal for the Wild in their next game.

Minnesota Wild Expected to Continue Winning Streak Against Unpredictable Utah Hockey Team

The Utah hockey team is coming off a significant victory against Winnipeg, despite facing offensive challenges throughout the season. In contrast, Minnesota recently regained its winning form by defeating Colorado and is anticipated to receive a boost with the return of Kirill Kaprizov after a 12-game absence due to injury. Although the Wild have exhibited average performance at home with an 11-10-1 record this season, their defensive prowess cannot be overlooked. On the other hand, Utah's unpredictable performance makes them a difficult team to assess, as they can alternate between strong showings and lackluster performances. Given their recent success and overall team strength, Minnesota is positioned as the favorite to emerge victorious in this upcoming matchup. Expect the Wild to secure another win on home ice, extending their winning streak to two games.

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