Wild vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - April 15

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The Anaheim Ducks (35-37-8) will attempt to halt a three-game road losing streak when they take on the Minnesota Wild (44-30-7) on Tuesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

In the last 10 outings for the Ducks (5-5-0), their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has allowed 36 goals. They have registered 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (7.1%).

Wild vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Wild 4, Ducks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Wild (-271)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild (44-30-7 overall) have an 11-7-18 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • Minnesota has 34 points (15-5-4) in the 24 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 21 times this season the Wild finished a game with just one goal, they have a 3-16-2 record, good for eight points.
  • Minnesota has scored a pair of goals in 10 games this season (2-6-2 record, six points).
  • The Wild are 39-3-3 in the 45 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 81 points).
  • In the 29 games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it went 17-9-3 to register 37 points.
  • In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 19-8-3 (41 points).
  • The Wild have been outshot by opponents 49 times, and went 24-21-4 (52 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have posted a record of 11-8-19 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 35-37-8.
  • In the 31 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 34 points.
  • Across the 15 games this season the Ducks ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
  • Anaheim has nine points (3-18-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals 38 times, earning 66 points from those matchups (31-3-4).
  • This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 18 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 7-8-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 14-13-2 (30 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 48 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
26th 2.74 Goals Scored 2.68 29th
14th 2.89 Goals Allowed 3.2 23rd
23rd 27.4 Shots 27.6 20th
26th 29.6 Shots Allowed 32 32nd
19th 20.98% Power Play % 11.87% 32nd
30th 72.28% Penalty Kill % 73.55% 29th

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