Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild NHL Betting Info, Game Odds and Picks (March 22, 2021)

Slumping Wild Host Wingless Ducks Monday on NBCSN

At the onset of the season were low expectations for the Wild and Ducks. Anaheim has lived up to billing as a truly terrible team. The Ducks don’t do anything well. And they have an odd mix of old and new players. By contrast, the Wild have remade their image. Minnesota has emerged as one of the most exciting teams for NHL betting odds. Nobody has ever said that about the Wild since they joined the NHL two decades ago. Head coach Dean Evason took over on an interim basis last year. Accordingly, he has made an impact.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild NHL Betting Information

Date and Time:Monday, March 22, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET
Location:Excel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ducks vs. Wild TV Coverage:NBCSN
Ducks at Wild Odds at SBG:
TeamSpreadTotalML
Ducks+1½ (-135)5½ (-105)+195
Wild-1½ (+115)5½ (-115)-235
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Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild SBG Odds Overview

On this occasion was have a stark contrast in teams. Minnesota is a bona fide offshore betting playoff contender. Anaheim is looking for a fire sale at the trade deadline. A once proud franchise is in ruins on the ice. Public gambling on the Ducks is virtually nonexistent. Cause by there not being anything to sell to the masses. Minnesota has won a lot of new converts this season.

Anaheim Ducks Team Overview

Late on, the Ducks have dropped five of their last six games. Only two of their last five went over the total. Anaheim is 9-17-6 with 13-17 under the total. In sum, the Ducks rank 29th for goal scoring and 29th for the power play. Defensively the Ducks are 28th for goals against and 20th for penalty killing. Overall, Anaheim is dead last in the West Division.

Minnesota Wild Team Overview

So far, the Wild have exceeded expectations. Minnesota is firmly ensconced in West Division playoff position. Head coach Dean Evason has made the Wild a much more entertaining team to watch. Shutdown eyesore bore hockey has mercifully left Minnesota. However, the Wild were put back in their place last week at Colorado. In two games, the Avalanche scored 5-1 and 6-0 wins. Minnesota was outed as a team not ready for prime time.

As a result, the Wild are 18-10-1 and 17-12 over the total. Minnesota has won five of their last seven games. Three of their last five games stayed under the total. Minnesota began the week third in the West Division. Six points separate the Wild and the 5th place Arizona Coyotes. To summarize, Minnesota ranks 12th for goals scored but 31st for the power play. Defensively they are 7th for goals against and 5th for penalty killing.

First among Wild scorers is left win Kirill Kaprizov. To show, he has ten goals, 15 assists, and a plus-6.

Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild Betting Trends

  • Minnesota is 10-3 on home ice
  • Anaheim is 4-6-3 on the road
  • Minnesota has won five of their last seven games against the Ducks
  • Four of the previous six in this series went under the total
  • Anaheim has won their previous four visits to the Excel Energy Center
  • This series has gone under five straight games at Minnesota

Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild SBG Free Picks

In this situation, Anaheim offers nothing to rate an NHL betting recommendation. Minnesota outclasses the Ducks.

Ducks at Wild SBG Best Bet: Minnesota Wild.