How to Pick the Wild vs. Ducks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 8

Published 3:42 am Friday, November 8, 2024

Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Minnesota Wild and the Anaheim Ducks on Friday at 10:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Wild vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Five Minnesota games this season have gone over Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
  • There have been three Anaheim games with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.8 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.9 more than the 5.6 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -185

  • The Wild are 7-3 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Minnesota has been a moneyline favorite of -185 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Wild have an implied probability of 64.9% to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +154

  • In nine games as the underdog on the moneyline, Anaheim has pulled off the upset twice.
  • The Ducks have won a single game with moneyline odds of +154 or longer (in seven such games).
  • Anaheim has a 39.4% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 3, Anaheim 2

Wild Points Leaders

  • One of Minnesota’s top offensive players this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 24 points in 13 games.
  • With eight goals and seven assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the top offensive options for Minnesota with his 15 points (1.2 per game).
  • Mats Zuccarello has created 12 points for Minnesota in 13 games this season, scoring on 21.4% of his shots and recording six goals and six assists.
  • In nine games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (6-2-1) has given up 21 goals.

Ducks Points Leaders

  • Troy Terry is an important part of the offense for Anaheim, with 10 points this season. He has recorded five goals and five assists in 12 games.
  • Anaheim’s Mason McTavish has racked up seven total points (0.6 per game), with one goal and six assists.
  • Ryan Strome has scored three goals and contributed three assists for Anaheim, giving him a point total of six.
  • Anaheim’s Lukas Dostal is 4-4-2 this season, collecting 332 saves and permitting 25 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .930 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).

Wild’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/3/2024 Maple Leafs W 2-1 Home -125
11/5/2024 Kings L 5-1 Home -180
11/7/2024 Sharks W 5-2 Away -264
11/8/2024 Ducks Away -185
11/10/2024 Blackhawks Away
11/14/2024 Canadiens Home
11/16/2024 Stars Home

Ducks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/31/2024 Penguins L 2-1 Away +155
11/3/2024 Blackhawks L 4-2 Home -133
11/5/2024 Canucks L 5-1 Home +201
11/8/2024 Wild Home +154
11/10/2024 Blue Jackets Home
11/13/2024 Golden Knights Home
11/15/2024 Red Wings Home

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Minnesota vs. Anaheim Game Info

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Honda Center

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