If you’re looking for best bets for the Minnesota Wild’s upcoming contest against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday at 10:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Wild vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• This season, 12 of Minnesota’s 25 games have gone over Friday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 11 of Anaheim’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Wild score 3.2 goals per game, compared to the Ducks’ average of 2.5, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• The 5.3 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.2 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -190

• The Wild have been victorious in 14 of their 19 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (73.7%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -190 or shorter, Minnesota has put together a 5-1 record (winning 83.3% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Wild have an implied probability of 65.5% to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +158

• In 20 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Anaheim has achieved the upset seven times.
• The Ducks have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +158 or longer (in 11 such games).
• Anaheim’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 38.8% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Anaheim 3

Wild Points Leaders

• With 16 goals and 23 assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (39 points).
• With 11 goals and 13 assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the most important contributors for Minnesota with his 24 points (one per game).
• On 43 shots (for seven goals) and 13 assists, Marco Rossi has recorded 20 points this season.
• In the 19 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .929, the third-best in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry is a top offensive contributor for his club with 19 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded six goals and 13 assists in 24 games (playing 18:27 per game).
• Frank Vatrano has made a major impact for Anaheim this season with 12 points, thanks to six goals and six assists.
• Ryan Strome has scored five goals and contributed seven assists for Anaheim, giving him a point total of 12.
• Lukas Dostal has a record of 6-7-2 in 15 games this season, conceding 41 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 481 saves and a .921 save percentage, seventh-best in the league.

Wild’s Schedule

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Ducks’ Schedule

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Minnesota vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Anaheim, California
• Venue: Honda Center

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