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Minnesota Wild Look to Extend Lead in Central Division as they Face Utah Hockey Club in Crucial Matchup

The Minnesota Wild are set to face off against the Utah Hockey Club in an NHL Central Division and Western Conference matchup. After a recent loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Wild are determined to bounce back and reclaim their solo lead in the Central division. Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club is on a two-game winning streak, hoping to climb up the standings. Both teams will be missing key players, which could impact the outcome of the game. Minnesota is currently favored to win with a line of -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild -120 | Jazz +100
• Spread: Wild -1.5 (+215) | Jazz +1.5 (-260)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota vs Utah Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have strong offensive and defensive stats, with a goals-for average of 3.2 and a goals-against average of 2.3, ranking 13th and second respectively. The team averages 28.7 shots per game and allows 29.1 shots per game. Their power play is ranked 19th, scoring 19.4% of the time, while their penalty kill is ranked 28th, holding opponents scoreless 73.4% of the time. Kirill Kaprizov leads the team in goals, assists, and points, while Matt Boldy is second in goals. The Wild are missing key players due to injury. Goalie Filip Gustavsson has impressive stats with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage. With a power ranking of 14, Minnesota has a solid record of 18-5-4 this season.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Hockey Club has a goals-for average of 2.9 and a goals-against average of 2.9, ranking 20th and 11th respectively in the league. They are averaging 27.0 shots per game (27th) and allowing 28.3 shots per game (15th). Their power play is ranked 22nd, with a 17.6% success rate, while their penalty kill is 24th, holding opponents scoreless 77.8% of the time. Dylan Guenther leads in goals scored with 10, followed by Jake McBain with nine goals. Clayton Keller leads in assists and points, with Nick Schmaltz tied for assists. Karel Vejmelka has a 2.35 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. The Utah Jazz have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 22nd for offense and 12th for defense, with a record of 12-11-4. Minnesota has lost their last three matchups against Utah. If you need assistance with hockey, we have the best NHL handicappers available.

Minnesota Wild Dominate Central Division with Strong Defensive Performance

The Minnesota Wild are currently tied for first place in the Central Division alongside the Winnipeg Jets. With an impressive road record of 11-2-3 this season, the Wild have demonstrated their strength away from home. In contrast, the Utah Hockey Club is currently ranked 5th in the division and has been performing below expectations at home with a record of 4-5-2.

Minnesota's defensive lineup and goaltending have been standout performers this season, boasting a goals-against average of just 2.3, the second-best in the NHL. On the other hand, Utah has struggled defensively with a goals-against average of 2.9, ranking 11th in the league. The Wild also have a higher goals-for average of 3.2 compared to Utah's 2.9.

Recent performance trends show that Minnesota has won five of its last six games, 11 of the last 15 on the road, and 13 of the last 17 against Utah, who have lost four of their last five home games. Additionally, Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson leads the NHL in goals-against average at 1.99, while Utah's top goalie, Connor Ingram, is currently sidelined due to injury.

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