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The Minnesota Wild (17-4-4) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they face the Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3) on the road on Friday, December 6 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Friday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 outings for the Ducks (5-4-1), their offense has put up 29 goals while their defense has conceded 27 goals. They have had 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (21.7%).
Wild vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Wild 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-202)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (17-4-4 overall) have a 3-4-7 record in contests that have required overtime.
- Minnesota has 14 points (6-1-2) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- The six times this season the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-3-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals 18 times, and are 15-1-2 in those games (to register 32 points).
- In the 11 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 8-1-2 record (18 points).
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 8-2-2 (18 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 9-2-2 (20 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 10-11-3 record this season and are 2-3-5 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Anaheim has earned seven points (2-4-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has three points (1-5-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Ducks have earned 19 points in their 10 games with three or more goals scored.
- Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 5-4-0 (10 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.2 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 29th |
| 1st | 2.32 | Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 12th |
| 18th | 28.8 | Shots | 27.5 | 25th |
| 19th | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 33.4 | 32nd |
| 18th | 19.4% | Power Play % | 15.49% | 29th |
| 26th | 73.33% | Penalty Kill % | 75.76% | 24th |
Wild vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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