The Anaheim Ducks (42-32-6) and Minnesota Wild (45-24-12) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Ducks are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-125o / +105u). The Ducks are a -130 favorite to win outright, while the Wild are +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Ducks vs. Wild predictions and NHL picks.
Ducks vs. Wild Odds, Pick
| Ducks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +185 | 6.5 -125o / 105u | -130 |
| Wild Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -225 | 6.5 -125o / 105u | +110 |
- Ducks vs. Wild Spread: Ducks -1.5 (+185), Wild +1.5 (-225)
- Ducks vs. Wild Over/Under: 6.5 (-125o / +105u)
- Ducks vs. Wild Moneyline: Ducks -130, Wild +110
Ducks vs. Wild Preview
The Anaheim Ducks come into this matchup with a 42-32-6 record and are 18-19-2 on the road, sitting third in the Pacific Division with a playoff spot already secured. Still, their recent form has been poor, with just one win in their last eight games.
That lone victory came against the Sharks, but overall, the Ducks have struggled to maintain consistency. Despite this rough stretch, they are still being priced as favorites heading into this game.
The Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, are 45-24-12 on the season and 22-10-8 at home, sitting third in the Central Division and also locked into the playoffs. Their form has been more stable compared to Anaheim.
Minnesota returns home after a three-game road trip where they failed to win against the Stars, Predators and Blues, so they’ll be looking to bounce back in front of their fans.
Ducks vs. Wild Prediction
The matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Minnesota Wild presents a fascinating scenario where analytics challenge recent form. Despite losing seven of their last eight games, the Ducks arrive in St. Paul as favorites.
However, Evan Abrams' Road Fav, Conf Mid Dog system suggests this isn’t a mispricing, but rather an opportunity. Historically, road favorites in conference matchups with high projected totals (Total ≥ 6) win 61% of the time. The theory is simple: in high-scoring games, superior talent — which the market assigns to Anaheim — tends to outweigh home-ice bias.
On the other hand, the situational angle favors Minnesota. The Wild return home after a lackluster road trip, but they hold a strong edge, having beaten Anaheim in 9 of their last 10 meetings.
Best Bet: Ducks Moneyline
