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Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche (25-8-4) play the first half of a two-game set at the Minnesota Wild (23-11-2) Monday with an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Xcel Energy Center. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche streak into this game with four consecutive victories, and they haven’t lost in regulation in 14 straight outings dating back to March 8 against the Arizona Coyotes. That includes a two-game sweep of the Wild in Denver March 18 and 20 by a combined score of 11-1.

The Wild are coming off a two-game sweep on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights, outscoring the opposition by a 5-3 count. Minnesota has also lost just once in regulation across its past seven outings since that two-game sweep in Denver.

Avalanche at Wild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Avalanche -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Wild +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+155) | Wild +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Avalanche at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer (23-7-1, 1.76 GAA, .929 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (11-5-2, 2.26 GAA, .928 SV%, 2 SO)

Grubauer enters on a three-game win streak, and he has picked up victories in 10 of his past 11 starts with a win in relief during the span, too. He was between the pipes for the aforementioned two-game sweep of the Wild, turning aside 50 of the 51 shots he faced, including his fifth shutout of the season in the second outing.

Talbot has won back-to-back games to start April, both against Vegas. He has victories in five of his past six games with no losses in regulation during that span. He is just 1-2-0 with a 3.35 goals against average and .910 save percentage in three starts against the Avalanche this season.

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Avalanche at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-165) are worth a look as moderate favorites.

Colorado has dominated Minnesota this season, and Grubauer is red-hot against the Wild. Until that changes, keep fading Minnesota.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+155) are a tempting play at this price level. They won by at least 2 goals in three of their four victories against the Wild this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the way to go, as Grubauer has been amazing lately, and Talbot has been pretty strong for the Wild, too. Goals should be at a premium in St. Paul.

The Under is 5-2 in Minnesota’s past seven games, and 7-2 across Talbot’s past nine starts. The Under hit in the past two games for the Avs.

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Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (21-10-2) wrap up a two-game set against the San Jose Sharks (14-16-4) Wednesday with a 10:30 p.m. ET puck drop at SAP Center. Below, we analyze the Wild-Sharks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Wild have been sharp overall this season, but they have had their struggles on the road. Minnesota lost 4-3 in a shootout in the front end of the back-to-back, and they’ve lost four straight road games since their last victory away from home against the Arizona Coyotes March 5. The Wild are in third place in the West Division and just five games out of first.

The Sharks have also struggled on the road, so good thing they’re at home here. San Jose topped Minnesota as a moderate underdog in the first game Monday and has won three straight at home, outscoring the opposition by a 10-6 margin. The Sharks have managed just 32 points across 34 total games played.

Wild at Sharks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Wild -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Sharks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Wild -1.5 (+165) | Sharks +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Wild at Sharks: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (9-5-2, 2.37 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Martin Jones (11-7-2, 3.29 GAA, .897 SV%)

Talbot was on the short end of the 4-3 shootout loss Monday in ‘The Tank’. He had won three straight games and five of his past six. He is 0-0-1, with a 2.82 GAA and .922 SV% in one start and one relief appearances against the Sharks.

Jones picked up the win Monday by turning aside 22 of 25 shots in the victory. He has won three of his past four starts while allowing 3 or fewer goals in five of his past six outings. Jones is 2-1-0 with a 3.87 GAA and .865 SV% in three appearances against the Wild this season.

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Wild at Sharks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sharks 4, Wild 3

Money line (ML)

The SHARKS (+140) are worth backing at home, as the Wild have just been a completely different team away from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Minnesota has dropped four straight road games, and the Sharks have been their kryptonite. The Wild are 3-7 in the past 10 meetings and 8-18 in their past 26 trips to San Jose.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Sharks +1.5 (-200) are nearly as attractive on the puck line, as you get a little insurance, but you need to risk two times your potential return. Just play the money line for better value.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-120) is the way to go. We saw a total of 7 goals in the front end of the back-to-back, and that was the eighth Over result in the past nine meetings in San Jose.

The Over is also a whopping 10-1 in Minnesota’s past 11 on the road, and 5-0 in its past five as a road favorite.

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Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (21-10-1) play the first half of a two-game set on the road against the San Jose Sharks (13-16-4) Monday with a 10:30 p.m. ET puck drop at SAP Center. Below, we analyze the Wild-Sharks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Wild at Sharks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Wild -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Sharks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Wild -1.5 (+165) | Sharks +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Wild at Sharks: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (9-5-1, 2.34 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Devan Dubnyk (3-9-2, 3.18 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO)

Talbot has been very streaky this season and is on an upswing, winning three straight, and five of his past six outings. He allowed 2 or fewer goals in those five victories, too. He has faced the Sharks just once this season, and he left the game after just 20 minutes due to a lower-body injury. He stopped 11 of the 12 shots he faced in his lone period against them.

Dubnyk will get a crack at his former organization. He has dropped four straight starts since posting a shutout against the Anaheim Ducks March 12. He lost his only start in St. Paul Jan. 22, although he looked good with just 2 goals allowed on 27 shots. He also made a relief appearance against the Wild Feb. 22 and stopped 12 of the 13 shots he faced.

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Wild at Sharks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Wild 3, Sharks 2

Money line (ML)

The WILD (-165) are rather moderate favorites on the road, but they’re a good play since they’re running hot. Minnesota has won eight of its past 10 games, and is 4-1 in its previous five as a road favorite.

The Sharks won just two of their past eight games, and they’re just 5-11 in their past 16 skates in the Bay Arena. In addition, they have won just twice in their past seven tries at home against the Wild.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Wild -1.5 (+165) covered the puck line in just one of their past three victories. Minnesota has won three straight games, but has had a power outage on offense lately, averaging just 1.6 goals per contest across its past five games.

While the Wild can be trusted to scratch out a win, a puck line cover is a tall order. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is a strong play, as the Wild have had trouble lighting the lamp lately, and Dubnyk might play with a little extra intensity against his former organization. The Sharks are averaging just 1.7 goals per game across their previous six outings.

The Under has hit in three in a row for Minnesota, and the Under is 7-4-1 for San Jose across the past 12.

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St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The St. Louis Blues (16-11-5) finish up a five-game road trip with a Thursday date against the Minnesota Wild (20-10-1) at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop will be at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Blues-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Wild and Blues are third and fourth, respectively, in the West Division. The division rivals are strangely meeting for the first of eight times this season; they’ll play seven more times between now and May 1.

The Blues are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Monday. They had previously won back-to-back games against the San Jose Sharks following a five-game losing skid.

The Wild just swept a two-game set against the Anaheim Ducks, including a 3-2 win Wednesday. They’ve won seven of their last nine games.

Blues atWild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.

Money line: Blues +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Wild -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Blues +1.5 (-250) | Wild -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Blues at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington (10-8-4, .905 SV%, 2.83 GAA) vs. Cam Talbot (8-5-1, .919 SV%, 2.50 GAA)

Binnington gave up 5 goals on 35 shots in Monday’s loss in Sin City. He is just 1-2-2 over his last five games. The 27-year-old has been marginally better on the road than at home this season with a .908 SV% and 2.75 GAA over 12 road starts.

The Wild are going straight back to Talbot after he stopped 28 of 30 shots in a win over the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday. He won back-to-back games against the Ducks to begin this week and has won four of his last five games.

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Blues at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Wild 3, Blues 1

Money line (ML)

The WILD (-130) are the play with the edge in the goaltending battle The Blues have also been limited to a single goal in each of their last three losses.

The upstart Wild, one of the biggest surprises of the 2021 season, are 14-4-1 since Feb. 18, when they began a five-game winning streak.

Minnesota is relying perhaps a little too heavily on its goaltending, as it sits 29th in Corsi For percentage through 31 games at a rate of 46.77% of total shot attempts at 5-on-5, but it still registers 51.25% of the full-strength scoring chances.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Give the WILD -1.5 (+200) a narrow edge in special teams play and back Minnesota to win by 2 or more goals.

Minnesota is last in the NHL in power-play percentage at just a 10.00% success rate, but St. Louis kills just 73.33% of penalties to rank 27th.

The Wild serve more penalty minutes per game, but they also draw more penalties from their opponents.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go with the UNDER 5.5 (-120) with Talbot in excellent form between the pipes.

Both teams are 17-14 against the Over/Under for the season but 2-2 over their last four games.

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Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (18-8-1) open up a two-game set on the road against the Colorado Avalanche (17-8-2) Thursday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Wild-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Wild at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Wild +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Avalanche -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-200) | Avalanche -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wild at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (6-4-1, 2.46 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Philipp Grubauer (16-7-0, 1.85 GAA, .925 SV%, 4 SO)

Talbot looks to stay hot after allowing just one goal in two starts at home against the Arizona Coyotes. In his previous three outings, all away from home, he coughed up a total of 13 goals, so it has definitely been a different story on the road.

Grubauer came on in a relief appearance Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, and he turned aside all 15 shots he faced in the final two periods to pick up the victory. He was credited with the win in each of his past four appearances, allowing just two goals, and he has six victories in his previous seven games.

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Prediction

Avalanche 3, Wild 2

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-165) are a little expensive considering the Wild won three of the first four meetings, but they’re playing very well and are coming off an 8-4 win against the Ducks Tuesday.

Colorado has won four straight and has lost just once in regulation across its past eight outings (6-1-1).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The WILD +1.5 (-200) are a little bit expensive, but they are coming in on a five-game win streak, so they’re a good bet on the puck line.

In fact, Minnesota has outscored the opposition 17-4 in its past five games; however, Colorado has outpaced its opponents 16-6 in the previous four at home, so this one is going to be close.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-110) is the play, as Talbot and Grubauer are each playing very well for their respective clubs.

The Under is 3-0 in the past three for Minnesota, and 4-1 across the past five. For Colorado, the Over easily cashed last time out, but the Under is 4-1 in the previous five and 6-2 across the past eight. Go lightly on the Under.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (16-5-1) and Minnesota Wild (14-8-1) play the back end of a two-game set Wednesday. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET at XCel Energy Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Minnesota took Monday’s opener 2-0 behind rookie G Kaapo Kahkonen‘s first career shutout. He stopped all 26 Vegas shots as the Golden Knights had a 6-game win streak snapped.

LW Kevin Fiala scored in the opening period and D Jonas Brodin was credited with a late third-period goal when he was slashed from behind with 6 seconds left as he approached an empty net.

Vegas (33 points) leads the West Division by one point over the second-place St. Louis Blues. RW Mark Stone, who leads the Knights in points (27), assists (21) and plus/minus (+14), and D Alex Pietrangelo missed Monday’s game with undisclosed injuries suffered in a Saturday win at the San Jose Sharks. Neither practiced Tuesday and are both considered day to day.

The Wild, who have alternated wins and losses in their last four games, are in third place in the West, four points behind the Knights.

Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

Money line: Golden Knights -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Wild +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+220) | Wild +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Golden Knights at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (12-4-0, 1.57 GAA, .943 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (4-4-1, 2.88 GAA, .906 SV%)

Fleury had a five-game win streak snapped with Monday’s setback. He still surrendered only one goal but faced just 21 shots. His GAA, SV% and shutouts all lead the NHL among goalies with at least four starts. “Flower” is 2-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .932 SV% in three starts against the Wild this season.

Talbot is 2-0-0 in three games at home, featuring a 2.14 GAA and a .923 SV%. He allowed 4 goals on 30 shots in a Saturday road loss to the Arizona Coyotes.

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Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

VEGAS (-125) is the way to go even if Stone and/or Pietrangelo don’t dress. The Golden Knights have too many weapons and will be focused on avenging Monday’s loss.

The real key here is Fleury, who is 5-2-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .963 SV% in seven road games this season.

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Against the spread (ATS)

If Stone and Pietrangelo play, back the GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+220) for a nice payoff. If one or both sit, this is a PASS.

ATS records: Golden Knights 9-13 | Wild 12-11

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager – if Kaapo Kahkonen starts in goal for the Wild. If Talbot gets the nod, this becomes a one-unit play.

The Under is 9-2 in Fleury’s last 11 starts.

O/U: Golden Knights 11-11 | Wild 14-9

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2021 NHL	4-5	2-0	+1.2
2019-20 NHL	27-18	14-7	N/A
2021 record (all sports)	85-72-1	40-35	+11.475
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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (16-4-1) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-8-1) Monday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at XCel Energy Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Vegas enters on a 6-game win streak, which includes three overtime victories and recent back-to-back wins at the San Jose Sharks. The Golden Knights shut out the Sharks 4-0 Saturday, one night after winning 5-4 in overtime. Vegas sits atop the West Division with a two-point lead over the second-place St. Louis Blues.

The Wild are coming off a two-game split at the Arizona Coyotes, prevailing 5-1 Friday and falling 5-2 Saturday. In the loss, Minnesota jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the opening period, but Arizona tied it in the second and scored 3 times in the third. The Wild are in fourth place in the West, six points behind the Knights.

Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Golden Knights -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Wild +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+220) | Wild +1.5 (-300)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Golden Knights at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (12-3-0, 1.60 GAA, .942 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (4-4-1, 2.88 GAA, .906 SV%)

Fleury has won his last five starts, including Saturday’s 24-save shutout of the Sharks. Two of the victories came against the Wild in back-to-back home games last week. “Flower” stopped 26 of 30 Minnesota shots in a 5-4 overtime win March 1, and allowed just 1 goal on 37 shots in a 5-1 decision two nights later.

Talbot was on the wrong end of both of those outings in Vegas, yielding 9 goals on 66 shots – 34 saves on 39 shots in the OT loss and 23 saves on 27 shots in the 5-1 defeat. He followed that with Saturday’s 5-2 loss at Arizona when he surrendered 4 goals on 30 shots. Talbot is 2-0 in three games at home this season, featuring a 2.14 GAA and a .923 SV%.

Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

VEGAS (-125) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager as long as either RW Mark Stone or D Alex Pietrangelo play. Both suffered undisclosed injuries in Saturday’s win at San Jose and are listed as questionable.

Stone leads the Knights in points (27), assists (21) and plus/minus (+14).

So, keep an eye on the injury list. If both are out, Vegas is still the play but only for one unit.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS due to the status of Stone and Pietrangelo in question. I’ll just focus on the money line and not get greedy looking for a multi-goal win by Vegas (-1.5, +220).

ATS records: Golden Knights 9-12 | Wild 11-11

Over/Under (O/U)

The O/U is also a PASS because of the Vegas injuries.

Plus, while Under is usually a good bet when Fleury is in net – the Under is 8-2 in his last 10 outings – his two starts against the Wild last week finished Over.

O/U: Golden Knights 11-10 | Wild 14-8

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2021 NHL	4-4	2-0	+2.3
2019-20 NHL	27-18	14-7	N/A
2021 record (all sports)	85-69-1	40-34	+15.325
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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (13-4-1) once again play host to the Minnesota Wild (12-6-1) Wednesday after coming away with a 5-4 overtime victory Monday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena will be at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Golden Knights LW Max Pacioretty scored Monday’s OT winner after D Nicolas Hague and RW Alex Tuch forced the extra session with third-period goals. Minnesota led by scores of 2-1 and 4-2 in a second frame that saw six total goals scored.

This will be just the second meeting of the season between two of the top three teams in the West Division.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:42 p.m. ET.

Money line: Wild +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Golden Knights -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-225) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (4-2-1, .917 SV%, 2.55 GAA) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (10-3-0, .935 SV%, 1.77 GAA)

Talbot took the overtime loss Monday by allowing all 5 goals on a 39-shot bombardment from Vegas. It was the highest shot count faced by Talbot this season. He earned the win over the Los Angeles Kings last week in his return to the lineup after nearly a month-long absence.

Fleury has won three straight games, even though his 4 goals allowed Monday matched a season-high. He had stopped 62 of 64 shots in his previous two victories, including a 34-save shutout against the Colorado Avalanche.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-145) are the play once again at a similar price to Monday’s closing line. Vegas went 2-for-3 on the power play in the victory, but more importantly, didn’t surrender a power-play chance to the Wild.

Even with less discipline Wednesday, the Knights have the advantage with the NHL’s fourth-ranked penalty kill and the Wild’s last-ranked power play.

Vegas has a sizable edge over Minnesota in 5-on-5 Corsi For percentage for the season. That played out Monday with the Knights registering 56.19% of the total shot attempts and 52.17% of the scoring chances at full strength in the first head-to-head meeting of the season.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Add some value by backing the GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+185) to win by 2 or more goals. The goaltending, special teams and analytic edges all go to Vegas, and the Knights scored the final 3 goals of Monday’s game.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet UNDER 5.5 (-105) with Monday’s game being an outlier for both starting goaltenders. Each had played well in their previous game and should bounce back.

Vegas had played to seven straight Unders coming into Monday.

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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (12-6-0) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-4-1) for a two-game set beginning Monday with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop at T-Mobile Arena. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The surprising Wild have won six straight games to surge into second place in the West Division. The late-February run followed six postponements due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Golden Knights have back-to-back wins bracketing a pair of postponed games against the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks. They beat the Ducks 3-2 in overtime Saturday.

Vegas remains ahead of Minnesota in the West Division. These two games at T-Mobile Arena are their first clashes of the season.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:42 a.m. ET.

Money line: Wild +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Golden Knights -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-250) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (4-2-0, .926 SV%, 2.19 GAA) at Marc-Andre Fleury (9-3-0, .941 SV%, 1.59 GAA)

Talbot returned from a lengthy layoff due to COVID protocols to stop 27 of 28 shots in a win over the Los Angeles Kings Friday. Four of his seven appearances of the season were on the road; he has been slightly better there with a .928 save percentage compared to a .923 rate at home.

Fleury’s resurgent season has come with option 1B Robin Lehner sidelined by an upper-body injury since Feb. 7. “Flower” leads the NHL in save percentage and goals against average, and with 3 shutouts through 12 starts. He stopped 28 of 30 shots in the win over the Ducks Saturday.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-140) are underpriced based on the Wild’s active winning streak. Both teams are at relatively full health and Fleury has a considerable advantage in the goaltending battle.

Analytically, the Golden Knights are 10th in the NHL in 5-on-5 Corsi For percentage (50.93%) and seventh with 52.88% of scoring chances at full strength in their games. The Wild are 26th and fourth, respectively, by those metrics.

The main cause for concern with Minnesota is a 5-on-5 shooting percentage of 9.93 ranking third in the NHL. Impending regression there makes for a fade of the Wild.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Included in Minnesota’s active winning streak are two wins apiece over the Ducks and Kings. They also beat the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche by counts of 6-2, but it’s only the win over the Avs that can compare to this two-game test against the Golden Knights.

The Wild are last in the NHL with a 7.94 power-play percentage and the Knights are fourth with an 87.50 penalty-kill percentage. Factor in the special teams play as another advantage for the superior Golden Knights and back VEGAS -1.5 (+190) to win by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet the OVER 5.5 (-115) as a correlating play to backing the Golden Knights on the puck line.

The Knights played to the Under in each of their last seven games but that run included two shutout wins for them and a game against the Ducks in which they were blanked 1-0.

Vegas will handle the bulk of the scoring in Talbot’s first true test since a Feb. 2 loss to the Avalanche.

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Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (6-6-0) visit the Anaheim Ducks (6-7-3) Thursday for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below we analyze the Wild-Ducks NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Wild at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:56 a.m. ET.

Money line: Wild -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Ducks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread/ATS: Wild -1.5 (+200) | Ducks +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Wild at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Kaapo Kahkonen (3-4-0, 2.90 GAA, .902 SV%) at John Gibson (5-5-3, 2.33 GAA, .921 SV%, 3 SO)

Kahkonen continues to do the heavy lifting while Cam Talbot makes his way through the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols. The No. 1 job hasn’t suited him, as he has dropped four of his past five outings with three or more goals allowed in four of the past five, too. He gave up three goals on 28 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday. He won his only previous start in Anaheim (Jan. 20) by stopping 22 of 24 shots in his first assignment of the season.

Gibson allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks Monday. He has been a little erratic lately, alternating good starts with bad. His first start against the Wild this season was a good showing, as he stopped all 34 shots he faced in a 1-0 win Jan. 18. It was the first of his three shutouts this season.

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Wild at Ducks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Ducks 2, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The DUCKS (+110) are a good value as short underdogs at home, although I’m never a fan siding with Joey Public, who is betting Anaheim at a 2-to-1 clip.

The Wild (-130) have won just twice in their past seven games; the Ducks are 2-5 in their past seven at home and 2-5 in their past seven as underdogs. So something’s gotta give.

Roll with the team with the hotter goaltender, and that’s Gibson and the Ducks.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Ducks +1.5 (-250) will cost you two and a half times your potential return if you aren’t feeling Anaheim on home ice and you prefer insurance. It’s not for me. Just take Anaheim straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-125) is a slam-dunk play in this one. Minnesota was blanked last time out and scored just one goal in its previous game at the Colorado Avalanche Feb. 2. The Wild are rusty after a two-week layoff due to a COVID-19 pause. Until they regain their confidence on offense, keep thumping the Under in Minnesota’s games.

The Wild are averaging just 2.50 goals per game to rank 24th in the NHL. Minnesota is also dead-last in the NHL on the power play at 6.67%, while ranking sixth on the penalty kill at 85.11 %.

Anaheim isn’t exactly a high-octane offensive attack, either. The Ducks are tied for last in goals per game at 1.94, and are 29th on the power play at 8.57%. They’re also fifth on the kill at 87.37%.

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