Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild predictions and free betting tips [09/03/2024]

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are set to clash tomorrow morning as part of the NHL regular season.

Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have been exhibiting an outstanding performance recently, claiming substantial victories over teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, whilst facing defeat against Nashville Predators. The team’s average game score reaches 3.7, indicating a highly efficient offence, with the team converting 24.4% of their power plays. Nathan MacKinnon stands out with a remarkable output of 40 goals and 69 assists, alongside significant contributions from Mikko Rantanen and other forwards to the total number of scored pucks.

The Avalanche's defensive strategy also merits attention with a rate of 3.05 conceded goals per game and an effectiveness of blocking opponent's shots at 80.5%. Goaltender Alexander Georgiev, exhibiting a record of 32-15-3 with a save percentage of 90.1%, has been a key factor in achieving the team's current success. The combined efforts both offensively and defensively have allowed the Colorado Avalanche to continue competing for top spots in the Western Conference and exhibit a confident performance on the ice.

Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild show a resilient offense with an average of 3.08 goals per game, successfully converting 21.8% of power plays. Kirill Kaprizov stands out in the roster with 29 scored pucks, while Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek have made significant contributions to the attack, and Kirill Kaprizov leads in points. The team's defense indicators could use improvement, with 3.32 conceded goals per game and 74.5% blocked shots while shorthanded.

Philip Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury have made contributions to the defense, conceding 114 and 77 goals. Despite not the most fortunate season with overall results of 30-27-6, the team demonstrated strength in their latest match against the Coyotes, scoring the last four goals and securing a 5:2 victory.

Minnesota Wild will continue to compete for the playoff, facing serious trials in their upcoming games against Predators, Coyotes, and Ducks. Key players such as Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek, and Zuccarello, along with support from secondary lines including Boldy, Rossi and Hartman, will be crucial in the team's success in the remainder of the season.

Head-To-Head

Their most recent match on November 25, 2023, concluded with a narrow victory for Colorado with a score of 3:2. This meeting followed the game on September 29, 2023, where Minnesota captured a win with a similar score of 4:2. Minnesota has managed to secure 4 consecutive head-to-head victories.

Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild match prediction

Colorado is in splendid form with 4 victories in their last 5 games, I expect a competitive and high-scoring game from them, and thus I would place my bet on the total number of pucks exceeding 5.5.