NHL Odds: Red Wings-Wild prediction, odds and pick

The Detroit Red Wings lost 1-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. The Wild defeated the Oilers 2-1 on Monday. Minnesota has won 7-3 over 10 games against Detroit. The Red Wing's record against the Wild is 1.5-4.0. They are 1 of 4 over five games at Xcel Energy Center. Last year, the Red Wards won the season series 7 -4 at the Xceltic Center and 6-5 at Little Caesar's Arena.

The Red Wings are struggling to score and they are three points behind the final wildcard spot. Dylan Larkin has been consistent, with 10 goals and 17 assists. Filip Hronek has six goals, Filip Perron has nine goals. Lucas Raymond has struggled to find his game. The Wings need better consistent goaltending. They rank 12th in goals-against average and 16th on the penalty kill.

The Wild are 15-11-2 and are one point behind the last wildcard spot. They are 21st in goals and 21nd in shooting percentage. Kaprizov has been one of the bright spots with 17 goals. Zuccarello has nine goals, Joel Eriksson Ek has 10 goals with four on the powerplay and Boldy has 11 goals on special teams. The Wild will cover the spread if they get multiple chances onspecial teams and prevent Detroit from getting odd-man rushes.

The Wild are coming off a game on Tuesday and are expected to win and cover.