Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Monday at 3:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Avalanche vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under of 6 goals 29 times.
• There have been 23 Minnesota games with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.29000000000000004 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.0 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -223

• In the 37 times this season the Avalanche have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 25-12 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -223 or shorter, Colorado has compiled a 5-3 record (winning 62.5% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 69.0%.

Wild Moneyline: +183

• Minnesota has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 19 times).
• The Wild have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +183 or longer (in two chances).
• Minnesota’s implied probability to win is 35.3% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Minnesota 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been important to Colorado’s offense this season, recording 73 points in 47 games.
• Mikko Rantanen has 25 goals and 38 assists for Colorado to compile 63 total points (1.3 per game).
• Through 47 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a scoring option for Colorado. He has 52 points (15 goals and 37 assists).
• As Colorado’s top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 15 wins and 12 losses this season while allowing 76 goals with 838 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov’s 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games give him 50 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Matthew Boldy is key for Minnesota’s attack with 41 total points (0.9 per game), including 18 goals and 23 assists through 46 games.
• Minnesota’s Marco Rossi has 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) this season.
• Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 18-9-3 on the season, giving up 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) and compiling 833 saves with a .914 save percentage (14th in the league).

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Colorado vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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