How to Pick the Wild vs. Ducks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 6

Published 11:33 am Thursday, December 5, 2024

There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Minnesota Wild clashing with the Anaheim Ducks at 10:00 PM ET on Friday, December 6. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Wild vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • This season, 12 of Minnesota’s 25 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • A total of 11 of Anaheim’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.20 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • These two teams concede a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -190

  • The Wild are 14-5 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Minnesota is 5-1 when it has played with moneyline odds of -190 or shorter (83.3% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Wild have a 65.5% chance to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +158

  • Anaheim has earned an upset victory seven times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 20 games as the underdog).
  • The Ducks have won three games with moneyline odds of +158 or longer (in 11 such games).
  • Anaheim has a 38.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Anaheim 3

Wild Points Leaders

  • With 16 goals and 23 assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (39 points).
  • Matthew Boldy is another of Minnesota’s major contributors currently with 24 total points (11 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
  • On 43 shots (for seven goals) and 13 assists, Marco Rossi has created 20 points this season.
  • In the 19 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .929, the third-best in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

  • Troy Terry is a top offensive contributor for his club with 19 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled six goals and 13 assists in 24 games (playing 18:27 per game).
  • Frank Vatrano’s 12 points this season, including six goals and six assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Anaheim.
  • Ryan Strome has five goals and seven assists for Minnesota.
  • Anaheim’s Lukas Dostal is 6-7-2 this season, collecting 481 saves and giving up 41 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .921 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

Wild’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/29/2024 Blackhawks W 3-2 Home -272
11/30/2024 Predators W 3-2 Home -144
12/3/2024 Canucks W 3-2 Home -141
12/6/2024 Ducks Away -190
12/7/2024 Kings Away
12/10/2024 Utah Hockey Club Away
12/12/2024 Oilers Home

Ducks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/29/2024 Kings L 2-1 Home +179
12/1/2024 Senators W 4-3 Home +139
12/4/2024 Golden Knights L 4-1 Home +129
12/6/2024 Wild Home +158
12/9/2024 Canadiens Away
12/11/2024 Senators Away
12/12/2024 Maple Leafs Away

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Minnesota vs. Anaheim Game Info

  • Date: Friday, December 6, 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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