The Eastern Conference's fourth-ranked squad, the Montreal Canadiens (27-15-7), host the third-ranked team from the Western Conference, the Minnesota Wild (27-13-9), on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

In the last 10 outings for the Wild, their offense has totaled 34 goals while their defense has given up 35 (they have a 4-3-3 record in those games). In 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (19.4% conversion rate).

Canadiens vs. Wild Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Canadiens 4, Wild 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-143)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens are 10-7-17 in overtime games as part of a 27-15-7 overall record.
Montreal is 11-4-3 (25 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Canadiens registered only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Montreal has taken five points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-4-1 record).
The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 35 games (24-5-6, 54 points).
In the 14 games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 10-4-0 record (20 points).
In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 10-8-2 (22 points).
The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Canadiens went 14-6-5 in those contests (33 points).

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild have a 27-13-9 record this season and are 9-9-18 in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 15 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
Across the eight games this season the Wild ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
When Minnesota has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-6-2 record).
The Wild have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 53 points from those contests.
This season, Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 28 points with a record of 12-5-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 13-5-5 (31 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 14-8-4 to register 32 points.

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