Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction – 4/12/2025

The Minnesota Wild are set to face the Vancouver Canucks on April 12, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. This game is crucial in the Western Conference playoff picture, though maybe not for the team everyone expected to be in the playoff hunt this late in the season.

Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Game Preview

The Wild enter this contest with a 43-30-7 record, placing them fourth in the Central Division. Minnesota currently holds the top spot in the Western Conference Wild Card standings. A win here would all but clinch their place in the playoffs. Against a Vancouver team that has already been eliminated from playoff contention, the Wild will look to use their motivational edge as fuel to come away with a huge win for their hopes of making the playoffs and securing the best spot they can.

The Canucks hold a 37-29-13 record, placing them fifth in the Pacific Division. The Canucks have already been eliminated from playoff contention, as they cannot make up enough points to get themselves into the postseason. Vancouver has won two straight games and three of its last four, including recent wins over the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Those wins might make this season more frustrating for the Canucks, who know that their best level of hockey is good enough to compete with the best teams in this sport.

Betting Insights

Recent trends suggest a competitive game. The Wild have lost three of their last five games, while the Canucks have won three of their last four games.

In terms of betting odds, the Canucks are favored with a moneyline of -115, while the Wild are at -105 to get the win. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.

Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction

Considering current form and home advantage, the Canucks have a slight edge in this matchup. Their recent home performance and the Wild's struggles on the road suggest that Vancouver is well-positioned to secure a victory. Bettors might consider the Canucks on the moneyline and the under on total goals, given both teams' recent scoring trends.

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