Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Preview and Betting Picks
The Anaheim Ducks will face off against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wild currently lead the season series 2-0, with their most recent victory coming on January 2 in Anaheim. The Ducks are trailing the Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division standings, with a game in hand over both teams. Anaheim is coming off a tough overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, while the Wild suffered a defeat against the St. Louis Blues.
In goal, Lukas Dostal is expected to start for the Ducks, while Jesper Wallstedt is likely to be in net for the Wild. Dostal has struggled recently, allowing 4 or more goals in 4 of his last 5 starts. Wallstedt, on the other hand, has been solid, allowing 2 or fewer goals in his last 5 starts. The Ducks are favored to win this matchup, with a final score prediction of Ducks 4, Wild 3.
The Ducks have a chance to secure an important win as they push for a division title, while the Wild are playing on no rest after their loss to the Blues. Minnesota is locked into third place in the Central Division and may not be as motivated to win. The Over 6.5 goals is a decent play, with both teams showing offensive firepower in recent games. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW. Follow @danieledobish on Twitter and follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.