The Anaheim Ducks are headed to Minnesota to take on the Wild in this Western Conference matchup. This will be their third matchup this season, but the first two times we played were back in October. If this third matchup goes anything like the first two, it will be a happy flight home for the Anaheim Ducks, the winners of the first two contests this season.
Ducks at Wild Stats
Looking at the Anaheim Ducks stats
The Ducks have had a rough go of it since returning from the COVID break. In their seven games, back they have a record of 2-4-0-1. The real issue the Ducks are dealing with is the inconsistent offense, averaging just 2.0 goals per game since coming back. If the Ducks are going to keep their spot in the standings, currently sitting in second, they are going to have to find ways to convert offensive attacks.
Troy Terry has been the offensive spark for the Ducks all season long. He is currently leading the team with 36 points, scoring 22 goals, and adding 14 assists. In the Ducks’ last ten games, Terry has recorded at least one point in seven of the games.
The Ducks’ offensive output lately has dwindled their overall goals per game number down to 2.92, which is right around the league average.
Looking at the Minnesota Wild stats
The Wild have only played three games since returning from the break and have gone 2-1, winning their last two games. The Wild are currently in fourth place in the tough Central Division.
While fourth place is not the best spot, they are only six points behind the division-leading Nashville Predators. The Wild need to keep finding ways to win, even if they have to win in overtime or a shootout.
Kirill Kaprizov is the offensive leader for the Wild. In just his second year in the NHL, Kaprizov has already proven to be one of the most effective offensive players in the league.
Kaprizov is leading the Wild in total points with 40 points, scoring 14 goals and assisting on 26 others. In Minnesota’s last ten games, Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in eight of them.
Betting Trends for Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild
- In their last ten games, the Ducks have a record of 4-4-2.
- In those ten games, the under for total points has happened seven times.
- The Wild have a 5-4-0-1 record in their last ten games.
- In those ten games, the over and under has been split an even five times apiece.
Who to Bet Ducks at Wild
It is always tough to beat a team three times in a row. While they have not played each other since the end of October, the two teams will still have a pretty good idea of what each other are going to do. The Wild, 11-3-0-1 at home this season, are tough to beat inside the Xcel Arena.
The Ducks have struggled lately and have not been great on the road. In their last five road games, the Ducks have a record of 2-3 and are averaging just 1.6 goals per game. Bet on the Minnesota Wild moneyline.
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