Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Coyotes and Wild. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Wild at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Wild are favored to win at home against the Coyotes.
Going into the game against Minnesota, the Coyotes hold a 20-18-2 record. They have a 10-1-1 record when favored and 10-17-1 as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 7-9-2 record, while they are 13-9-0 in their games at home.
The Coyotes come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 25th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Coming into the game, the Coyotes have a 10-3 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 10-13.
Heading into this matchup vs. Minnesota, goalie Connor Ingram has started 23 games in this season. His current record is 14-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.825%.
This season, the Wild have put together an overall record of 17-19-5. When playing on the road, Minnesota has gone 7-11-2, while their home record stands at 10-8-3. At the moment, they hold the 7th spot in the Western Central division and are ranked 13th in the Western conference.
When looking at their offense, the Wild have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. The Minnesota offense is ranked 18th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 28th in the NHL.
Goalie Jesper Wallstedt comes into the game having made one start this season. So far, his record is 0-1 and he has a save percentage of 0.194%.
Head to head, the Coyotes and Wild split their four head-to-head to matchups. In terms of the puck line, the Wild held the upper hand in these matchups, recording a 4-4-0-4 record.
Head to head, the Coyotes and Wild split their four head-to-head to matchups. In terms of the puck line, the Wild held the upper hand in these matchups, recording a 4-4-0-4 record.
How to Bet Wild vs. Coyotes in Arizona
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Coyotes to cover. Even in the event of a Wild victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Coyotes should cover the puck line. For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
- ArizonaSharp Puck Line Prediction: Coyotes +1.5
- ArizonaSharp OU Predict: Over 6
