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Montreal Canadiens to Face Minnesota Wild with Wild Favored to Win in Thursday Matchup

The Montreal Canadiens with a record of 5-9-2 will face the Minnesota Wild (10-2-3) in an away game on Thursday, November 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Montreal is high on momentum after a thrilling 7-5 road win over Buffalo, while Minnesota is seeking redemption after a 2-1 OT loss to Chicago. The Wild are the betting favorites with opening odds of -254 and the current line set at Minnesota -255.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canadiens +220 | Wild -255
• Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-116) | Wild -1.5 (-102)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 72%.

Montreal vs Minnesota Stats

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal secured a 7-5 victory over Buffalo on Monday, after rallying back from deficits of 3-2 and 5-4. Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki were standout performers, each scoring two goals in the game. Suzuki leads the team with 17 points, followed by Caufield with 13 points. The Canadiens have a power ranking of 28 and are currently ranked 24th in offense, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per game, and 32nd in defense, allowing 4.13 goals per game. Montreal has a record of 5-9-2 this season and will have Sam Montembeault as their starting goalie for the next game against Minnesota, with a current record of 4-7-1, a 3.42 GAA, and a .890 SV%.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild are coming off an upset road loss against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, where they rallied in the third period to force OT but ultimately fell short. Matt Boldy led the team with their lone goal, while Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves on 22 shots. Gustavsson, who will start the next game, boasts a record of 7-2-2 with a 2.27 GAA and a .919 SV%. The Wild's offensive leaders include Kirill Kaprizov with 28 points, Matt Boldy with 16 points, Mats Zuccarello with 14 points, and Marco Rossi with 13 points. The team is averaging 3.53 goals per game and allowing 2.53 goals per game. Minnesota is ranked #7 overall with a strong offense and defense. Although Montreal has won their last three matchups against Minnesota, the Wild have a solid record of 10-2-3 this season.

Minnesota Wild Favored to Win Against Montreal Canadiens: Goalie Gustavsson Leads Strong Home Record

The Minnesota Wild have a strong record of 3-1-1 at their home arena, indicating their ability to perform well in familiar surroundings. In this upcoming match, starting goaltender Gustavsson, who has demonstrated exceptional skills, will provide a solid foundation for the team. Conversely, Montreal's goaltending situation presents some concerns. Given the Wild's proficiency in power plays and potential to secure an empty-net goal, it is likely that they will emerge victorious. Therefore, it is recommended to place a bet on Minnesota covering the spread of -1.5 at -105 for this game.

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