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Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena — Denver, CO

Article updated Mar 8, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche are set to face off in a highly anticipated game following the trade deadline. The Wild, with a record of 8-3, have made moves

Game outlook

The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche are set to face off in a highly anticipated game following the trade deadline. The Wild, with a record of 8-3, have made moves indicating this may not be their year. The Avalanche, sitting at 39-20-5 and tied for the second-best record in the Central Division, are on a winning streak and looking to continue their climb in the standings. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one as both teams aim to improve their position in the division and Western Conference. Colorado opens as the favorite with a -200 betting line that has remained steady. Stay in the game with our NHL Picks to come out on top this hockey season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wild +170 | Avalanche -200

Spread: Wild +1.5 (-140) | Avalanche -1.5 (+115)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 67%.

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have had a challenging season, with a strong offensive performance led by players like Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Mats Zuccarello. Despite their efforts, the defense has struggled, allowing opponents to score at will with a high average of 3.32 goals per game. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has also faced difficulties, with a low save percentage and goals-against average. As a result, the team holds a power ranking of 10, ranking 17th in offense and 24th in defense. They currently hold a record of 29-27-6 for the season. "He's playing good hockey, playing with confidence and have a little bit of swagger to your game." 🗣️ Coach Hynes on Beckman sliding into the lineup tonight. #mnwild pic.twitter.com/Fi61yu4wuC

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Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Avalanche are having a successful season with a strong offense leading the way, scoring an average of 3.70 goals per game. Key players like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have contributed significantly to the team's success. However, the defense has struggled, allowing an average of 3.05 goals per game. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has faced challenges with a .900 save percentage. The team's power ranking is 6 and they excel in offense, ranking #1 in the league. Despite some defensive struggles, the Avalanche have a solid record of 6-5. In recent matchups, Minnesota has had success against Colorado, winning 2 out of their last 3 games. It was Cale's night 🥬 #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/YOTIsOZ3KY

Avalanche set to dominate Wild with strong offensive and defensive lineup

The Colorado Avalanche are poised to secure a victory over the Minnesota Wild in the upcoming game despite the Wild's hopes of pulling off an upset. With an average of 3.70 goals per game, the Avalanche's offensive lineup, led by players like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, is expected to showcase a strong presence in the offensive zone and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Defensively, players such as Cale Makar and Devon Toews are anticipated to create turnovers and limit shots on goal, providing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev with ample support to make key saves. Ultimately, the Avalanche are forecasted to emerge victorious in a dominant performance at home, likely covering the spread in the process.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild+170 → +200Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Avalanche-200 → -235Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-125)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Avalanche-1.5 (+115) → -1.5 (+105)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Avalanche
6-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-08T11:16:23.490Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Avalanche defeated Minnesota Wild 2-1

Colorado Avalanche defeated Minnesota Wild 2-1 on March 8, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Colorado Avalanche's strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Wild +1.5 (-125) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -200Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+115)Loss
  • JaredkuntzTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzMoneyline · Minnesota Wild +168Loss
  • VegaspatTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • JoeyBergTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -210Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -210Win
  • HopkinspicksMoneyline · Minnesota Wild +175Loss
  • TgodfreyMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -210Win
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Minnesota Wild +175Loss
  • MickeytMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -210Win