At the onset of the season, the Colorado Avalanche suffered through a serious Stanley Cup hangover. The Avalanche is arguably the most talented team in the NHL. But the loss of goaltender Darcy Kuemper did not help with the NHL betting odds. Due to salary cap issues, other key role players had to be let go as well. And then there is the issue of winning a championship. Such an achievement changes players and coaches. Attitudes and demands for more money factor in. And opponents target the defending champions in every game of the season.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 9:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Avalanche | +1½ (-220) | 6 (-105) | +113 |  |
| Wild | -1½ (+180) | 6 (-115) | -133 | |
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Avalanche at Wild SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, the Avalanche remains one of the most popular teams on the online wagering board in any sport. And that is a big turnoff to sharps. However, Minnesota is not in good recent form. And the Avs will be getting a discount price as the away team.
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The Colorado Avalanche is 28-19-4 straight up and 18-30 over/under the total. Late on, Colorado has covered seven out of their last ten games. While the Avs have gone under the total in six of its previous ten matchups. Concurrently, Colorado is 3rd the Central Division playoff standings. Colorado is ten points behind the Dallas Stars in the Central Division playoff race.
Colorado has NHL metrics of 22nd for goals scored and 10th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Avalanche have NHL metrics of 9th for goals against and 20th for penalty killing.
First among Colorado scorers is Mikko Rantanen, with 34 goals, 29 assists, 63 points, and a +4. Also, Nathan MacKinnon has 16 goals, 42 assists, 58 points, and a +13.
First goaltender Alexander Georgiev has a .918 save percentage and 2.68 goals against average. His record is 21-12-3 with two shutouts.
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
The Minnesota Wild are 28-20-4 straight up and 22-28 over/under the total. Late on, Minnesota has covered three out of their last nine games. In comparison, the Wild have gone under the total in six of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, Minnesota is 8th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Minnesota is tied with the Calgary Flames for the final Western Conference playoff spot.
Minnesota has NHL metrics of 24th x for goals scored and 8th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Wild have NHL metrics of 12th for goals against and 16th for penalty killing.
First among Minnesota scorers is Kirill Kaprizov, with 29 goals, 33 assists, 62 points, and a -2. Also, Mats Zuccarello has 29 goals, 33 assists, 62 points, and a -4.
First goaltender Marc Andre Fleury has a .902 save percentage and 2.98 goals against average. His record is 16-12-3 with one shutout.
Avalanche at Wild SBG Free Picks
As usual, Minnesota is a pretty good NHL betting club. But they are nowhere near being a serious Stanley Cup championship contender. Hence the tradition of mediocrity continues. It has been this way since the founding of the franchise. By contrast, Colorado looks ready to make a big push in the season’s second half.
Avalanche at Wild SBG Best Bet: Colorado Avalanche.