Wild vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks
The Vancouver Canucks (20-9-1) will aim to prolong a four-game win streak when they play the Minnesota Wild (11-12-4) on the road on Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 PM ET on BSN, BSWI, and NHL Network.
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In the past 10 games for the Wild, their offense has scored 29 goals while their defense has given up 19 (they have a 6-4-0 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (20.7% success rate).
Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
Wild vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Canucks 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-110)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Wild vs Canucks Additional Info
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 2-4-6 in overtime contests on their way to an 11-12-4 overall record.
- In the three games this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Minnesota has finished 2-3-1 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals in 17 games (9-6-2, 20 points).
- In the nine games when Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-5-0 record (eight points).
- In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 8-5-2 (18 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Wild went 3-7-2 in those contests (eight points).
Team Stats Comparison
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Wild vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSN, BSWI, and NHL Network
- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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