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Carolina Hurricanes vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Xcel Energy Center — Saint Paul, MN

Article updated Feb 5, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild, two top teams in the NHL, are set to face off in an upcoming matchup. The Hurricanes hold a 9-2 record, ranking second in the

Game outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild, two top teams in the NHL, are set to face off in an upcoming matchup. The Hurricanes hold a 9-2 record, ranking second in the Metropolitan Division, while the Wild are at 31-19-4, sitting in third place in the Central Division. Both teams are coming off of two consecutive losses. Carolina is favored to win with a betting line of -160 remaining steady. For expert NHL picks and predictions, be sure to follow along with this anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hurricanes -160 | Wild +138

Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+163) | Wild +1.5 (-190)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 62%.

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently enjoying a successful season, with their offense performing well by scoring an impressive average of 3.26 goals per game. Notable players like Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis have contributed significantly to the team's success, along with other members of the offense such as Jack Roslovic, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and Jordan Staal. The defense has also been strong, allowing only 2.72 goals per game and showing consistency in the last four games. Key players like Dmitry Orlov and Jaccob Slavin have excelled in defensive performances. In goal, Pyotr Kotchetkov has showcased impressive stats with a .903 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average. The Hurricanes are ranked 16th in power rankings, with a ranking of 7 in offense and 8 in defense. Overall, they have a record of 32-18-4 this season.

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Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild are currently having a successful season, with a strong defensive performance allowing only 2.83 goals per game. However, the offense has room for improvement, scoring an average of 2.83 goals per game and going scoreless in the last two games. While Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy have been strong offensive contributors, the rest of the team has struggled to find consistency. Despite this, the defense has been solid, with players like Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton stepping up to contribute defensively. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has been a standout player with impressive statistics. Overall, the Wild have a power ranking of 30 and a record of 8-3. They rank #17 for offense and #11 for defense in the league. Recent matchups against Carolina have resulted in a 2-1-0 record in favor of Carolina.

Hurricanes Favored to Dominate Wild on Home Ice in NHL Showdown

This highly-anticipated matchup between two top-tier NHL teams is expected to showcase great skill and determination. The Minnesota Wild will be looking to secure a win on home ice, while the Carolina Hurricanes aim to dominate the game. With an impressive average of 3.26 goals per game, the Hurricanes are expected to capitalize on offensive opportunities led by key players like Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis. Defensively, the Hurricanes have shown strength by allowing only 2.72 goals per game, thanks to the efforts of defensemen like Jaccob Slavin and Dmitry Orlov. This solid defensive strategy is expected to limit the Wild's scoring chances. The Hurricanes are favored to emerge victorious on the road with a solid performance. Betting on the Hurricanes money line as road favorites is recommended for this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Carolina Hurricanes-160 → -188Moved
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild+138 → +163Moved
  • Spread · Carolina Hurricanes-1.5 (+163) → -1.5 (+140)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild+1.5 (-190) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Carolina Hurricanes
9-2 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-06T03:16:34.333Z). 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

  • 2025-01-04Minnesota Wild 4 · Carolina Hurricanes 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated Carolina Hurricanes 2-1

Minnesota Wild defeated Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on February 6, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+140) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DtownsendMoneyline · Carolina Hurricanes -160Loss
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · Carolina Hurricanes -160Loss
  • GeauxtigersMoneyline · Carolina Hurricanes -162Loss
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Minnesota Wild +145Win