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Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction – 3/11/2025
The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are set to face off in a pivotal Central Division clash on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Both teams have been in strong form recently, making this matchup crucial for their playoff aspirations.
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The Avalanche (39-24-2) enter this game on a six-game winning streak, showcasing their offensive prowess by averaging over five goals per game during this stretch. Nathan MacKinnon has been instrumental, leading the team with 28 goals and 45 assists. Defensively, Colorado has tightened up, allowing an average of 2.5 goals per game in their recent wins. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has contributed with a .912 save percentage and a 2.45 goals-against average this season.
The Wild (36-24-4) have experienced a mixed bag of results lately, with two wins and four losses in their last six games. Despite this, they remain a formidable opponent, especially at home. Marco Rossi leads Minnesota's offense with 21 goals and 31 assists, while the defensive pairing of Brock Faber and Jake Middleton has combined for 15.9 defensive point shares, bolstering the Wild's blue line. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has posted a .914 save percentage and a 2.60 goals-against average, providing stability in net.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline: Colorado is favored at -205, indicating a 67% chance of winning, while Minnesota is the underdog at +170.
- Puck Line: The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites, with odds at +132 to cover the spread.
- Over/Under: The total is set at 5.5 goals, with the over at -128 and the under at +104.
- Recent Trends: Colorado has been strong in close games, holding a 12-3-1 record in one-goal decisions. Minnesota has earned 26 points (12-5-2) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
Considering both teams' recent performances, offensive capabilities, and defensive strengths, the Avalanche's momentum and superior special teams play give them an edge in this matchup. However, the Wild's resilience, especially in tight games, suggests they won't go down without a fight. With the betting odds heavily favoring Colorado, the value may lie in exploring puck line and over/under markets for potential profit.
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