Avalanche to Cover vs Wild in NHL Picks for April 9
Central Division foes will clash for the last time this season when the Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The meeting will be the second in the span of a week between the two, with Colorado winning in Minnesota 5-2. The Wild will now try to repay the favor and hand the Avalanche a loss on their home ice, but with Minnesota’s struggles, NHL odds favor Colorado.
Wild vs Avalanche Game Information
- Game: Wild (37-30-10) vs. Avalanche (48-24-6)
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Day/Time: Tuesday, April 9, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Wild vs Avalanche Live Stream: NHL.com
The Minnesota Wild will try to avoid getting swept by the Colorado Avalanche when the two clash on Tuesday at Ball Arena. However, NHL betting lines heavily favor the Avalanche at home, with the sportsbook setting the total at 6 ½ goals.
Wild vs Avalanche Odds and Spreads
Wild vs Avalanche Betting Trends
- Avalanche are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
- Avalanche are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
- Wild are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Wild are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
- Colorado is 16-6 (winning 72.7% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -200 or shorter.
- The Wild have been an underdog in 37 games this season, and won 10 (27.0%).
Wild vs Avalanche ATS Pick: Avalanche -1 ½ (+120)
Although taking the Avalanche to win at home should be an easy choice, there is more value in grabbing them to cover the spread against the Wild.
Colorado dropped its last two games after some defensive struggles, but it should be able to get back on track against Minnesota. The Wild have had issues against top teams, falling to Winnipeg, Colorado and Vegas in their last five games after scoring just five combined goals in those games.
The Avalanche have also had Minnesota’s number this season, winning all three games and holding the Wild to two goals or fewer each time. With Colorado averaging 3.71 goals this season and 3.8 in its last five, it should be too much for Minnesota to keep up.
Wild vs Avalanche Player Prop Pick: Jonathan Drouin Anytime Goal (+179)
Jonathan Drouin may not garner as much attention as some of Colorado’s other top goal scorers, but he has been making some noise for the Avalanche down the stretch. Drouin has found the back of the net in four of his last five games, including twice in his last game against the Wild.
Though he has just 19 goals this season, nine of those have come in March and April while 10 have come on home ice. With the Wild having issues slowing down top teams, Drouin should be able to take advantage once more and light the lamp again.
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Wild vs Avalanche Prediction
Questions Of The Day
What is Colorado’s record at home?
The Avalanche have been strong at home this season with a 29-8-1 home record.
Who leads the series this season?
Colorado leads the series over Minnesota 3-0.