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Wild vs Canucks Odds, Pick & Prediction (Dec 10)

Michael Harrison

by Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey

Updated Dec 10, 2022 · 1:49 PM PST

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov controls the puck
Dec 7, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
  • Vancouver is a -115 home favorite in the Wild vs Canucks odds Saturday (Dec. 10) at 10:00 pm ET
  • Both teams are separated by a single point in the standings
  • Keep reading for the complete Wild vs Canucks odds, plus best bets – including a same-game parlay

Saturday, the 13-11-2 Minnesota Wild travel to the Vancouver Canucks, who are 12-12-3 on the campaign. The Wild had been on a strong stretch, before losing their last two games, including 5-2 on Friday to the Oilers. After a really tough 4-9-3 start to the season that saw head coach Bruce Boudreau in the hotseat, the Canucks have rebounded to win eight of their last eleven contests.

Minny is 6-5-1 on the road, while the Canucks are 5-6-1 on home ice. Vancouver are slight favorites despite losing six straight to Minnesota. Read on for Wild vs Canucks analysis.

Wild vs Canucks Odds

Team Puck Line Total Moneyline
Minnesota Wild +1.5 (-260) O 6.5 (-120) -105
Vancouver Canucks -1.5 (+220) U 6.5 (+100) -115

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The Avalanche are the top choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +550. The Wild (+2700), and Canucks (+13000) are not among the favorites. Vancouver are -115 favorites in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals.

Puck drop is set for 10:00 pm ET at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC with BSN broadcasting the game in the United States and CBC/Sportsnet showing it in Canada.

Minnesota Wild Betting Analysis

The Minnesota Wild had won six of seven games, before dropping their last two 5-3 to Calgary and 5-2 to Edmonton. They’re totally middle of the road in the NHL, ranking 18th in goals/game and 16th in goals against/contest. Their power play is slightly above average at 11th, but the PK is 17th.

They’re led by star forward Kirill Kaprizov, who is on a 14-game point streak, and is 10th in league scoring (34 points). After that, the offensive production dries up, with only Mats Zuccarello (26) and Joel Eriksson Ek (23) recording more than 20 points. Most likely Filip Gustavsson draws in the net, which is a good thing, because he’s won his last three starts, two of which he’s given up one goal apiece.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Analysis

During the Canucks really poor 4-9-3 start, they allowed the third most goals against per game and had the league’s worst power play. Since then, in their 8-3-0 run, they’re second in scoring, but 23rd in goals against.

Vancouver has won their last three games, all of which ended up going to overtime. They started the campaign 0-3 past regulation, but have won their last four in that department. The team has won their last five against Western Conference foes. They’re also 12-3 in their last 15 games when playing on two or more days rest.

Wild vs Canucks Recent Regular Season Results

Date Home-Away Moneyline Puck Line Total
10/20/2022 MIN 4 – VAN 3 (OT) MIN VAN Over
4/21/2022 MIN 6 – VAN 3 MIN MIN Over
3/24/2022 MIN 3 – VAN 2 (OT) MIN VAN Under
10/26/2021 VAN 2 – MIN 3 MIN VAN Under
2/19/2020 VAN 3 – MIN 4 (SO) MIN MIN Over

The Wild have won six in a row and nine of eleven regular-season meetings with Vancouver. However, the Canucks did win three of four meetings in the 2020 qualifying round playoffs.

Wild vs Canucks Pick

Minnesota has won their last eight games playing on no days rest (3-0 this season), which is a fairly surprising statistic. Also, the last eight Wild affairs have seen the over goal total hit.

Wild vs Canucks Same-Game Parlay Picks

Pick Odds
Minnesota Wild Moneyline -105
Over 6.5 Goals -120
PARLAY ODDS  +240

There should be plenty of goals to go around, with 24 total goals being scored in the Canucks last two outings. The Wild have dominated this matchup in recent history, giving them the edge.

Pick: Minnesota Wild Moneyline (-105), Over 6.5 goals (-120)

 

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