Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article 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 Thursday’s total of 6 goals 26 times.
• So far this season, 20 games Minnesota has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.33) and Wild (3.05).
• The 5.8 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.2 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -137

• The Avalanche have gone 22-10 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter, Colorado is 19-9 (winning 67.9% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 57.8%.

Wild Moneyline: +115

• In 15 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Minnesota has pulled off the upset seven times.
• The Wild have six victories in games with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in 12 chances).
• Minnesota’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Colorado 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been important to Colorado’s offense this season, racking up 66 points in 42 games.
• Mikko Rantanen has 24 goals and 34 assists for Colorado to compile 58 total points (1.4 per game).
• Through 42 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as another option for Colorado. He has 49 points (13 goals and 36 assists).
• As Colorado’s top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 13 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 67 goals with 738 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov is a leading scorer for Minnesota, with 50 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games.
• Marco Rossi is key for Minnesota’s attack with 37 total points (0.9 per game), including 15 goals and 22 assists through 41 contests.
• Minnesota’s Matthew Boldy has 35 points, courtesy of 15 goals (second on team) and 20 assists (third).
• Filip Gustavsson has a record of 18-6-3 in 28 games this season, conceding 63 goals (2.3 goals against average) with 748 saves and a .922 save percentage, seventh-best in the league.

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Colorado vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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