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Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Mighty Ducks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 6, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Honda Center — Anaheim, CA

Article updated Dec 5, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024-25 NHL season features a Western Conference matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks on Friday, December 6 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Wild

Game outlook

The 2024-25 NHL season features a Western Conference matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks on Friday, December 6 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Wild previously defeated the Ducks 5-2 in their last meeting. Minnesota opens as the -195 betting favorite, with the current line at Minnesota -193. Will Anaheim be able to secure a win and seek revenge in this upcoming game? Stay tuned for more information on this Wild vs. Ducks prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wild -193 | Mighty Ducks +165

Spread: Wild -0.75 (+55) | Mighty Ducks +0.75 (-124)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 66%.

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild recently completed a successful three-game homestand with back-to-back 3-2 overtime victories against the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks, extending their winning streak to four games. Currently sitting atop the Central Division, the Wild are two points ahead of the Winnipeg Jets. Kirill Kaprizov's overtime winner against Vancouver brought his season goal tally to 16, while goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 30 saves and boasts impressive statistics for the season. With the fewest goals allowed per game in the NHL (2.32) and a strong offense (3.20 goals per game), the Wild are a top contender this season.Fans looking for sports wagering options may want to explore the best sports betting promos.

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Anaheim Mighty Ducks Analysis

The Anaheim Ducks have struggled in their recent games, dropping four of their last six. They have only scored 14 goals while allowing 17 in return during this stretch. Their most recent game was a 4-1 home defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, where Jackson LaCombe scored the lone goal for the Ducks. Although goaltenders John Gibson and Lukas Dostal have performed well, with Gibson holding a 2.57 GAA and a .919 save percentage, the team's skaters have struggled offensively, scoring just 2.50 goals per game. The Ducks have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 29th in offense, averaging 2.54 goals per game. Defensively, they are ranked 10th, allowing an average of 2.96 goals per game. Overall, the Ducks have a record of 10-11-3.

Minnesota Wild poised for victory as Anaheim Ducks face defensive challenges

The Anaheim Ducks are currently facing challenges both offensively and defensively. Ranking last in the NHL for shots allowed per game, at 33.3, places significant pressure on their goaltenders to make impactful saves. In contrast, the Minnesota Wild have demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, reflected in their high ranking of 10th for high-danger scoring chances at 52.7%. With Minnesota's solid defense and impressive road record of 10-1-3, including multiple victories by two goals or more, it is advisable to favor the Wild at the puckline for this upcoming matchup. Considering Anaheim's struggle in generating high-danger scoring chances and Minnesota's consistent success on the road, the Wild appear to have a distinct advantage for this game.

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SportsJaw Wild vs Mighty Ducks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wild vs Mighty Ducks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild-195 → -196Moved
  • Moneyline · Anaheim Mighty Ducks+169 → +171Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild-1 (+110) → -1.5 (+124)Moved
  • Spread · Anaheim Mighty Ducks+1 (-134) → +1.5 (-144)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
5-6 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-06T03:15:37.035Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-08Minnesota Wild 5 · Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated Anaheim Mighty Ducks 5-1

Minnesota Wild defeated Anaheim Mighty Ducks 5-1 on December 6, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+124) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GeauxtigersMoneyline · Anaheim Mighty Ducks +165Loss
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Anaheim Mighty Ducks +173Loss
  • BjenkinsMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -215Win