Wild vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 15

The Minnesota Wild (7-7-4) host the Anaheim Ducks (11-5-1) at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild were defeated by the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in overtime in their last outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

The Ducks' offense has scored 40 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 29 goals. They have registered 36 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored eight goals (22.2%). They are 7-3-0 over those games.

Wild vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Ducks 4, Wild 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+106)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild (7-7-4 overall) have a 2-4-6 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • Minnesota is 1-1-4 (six points) in its six games decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Wild registered only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
  • Minnesota finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
  • The Wild have scored at least three goals in 10 games (6-2-2, 14 points).
  • In the six games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 2-2-2.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 1-2-3 (five points).
  • The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Wild finished 6-5-1 in those matchups (13 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a 3-1-4 record in overtime contests this season and an 11-5-1 overall record.
  • Anaheim has earned seven points (3-1-1) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Ducks registered just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • Anaheim has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 12 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
  • This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 3-0-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 4-2-1 (nine points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
26th 2.78 Goals Scored 3.88 2nd
22nd 3.28 Goals Allowed 3.29 23rd
14th 28.5 Shots 30.4 4th
24th 29.7 Shots Allowed 30.4 26th
4th 28.79% Power Play % 21.88% 12th
28th 72.5% Penalty Kill % 74.58% 25th

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