Avalanche vs Wild Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

The Colorado Avalanche head to Minnesota on Thursday to take on the Wild. The Avalanche are 25-15-1 on the season. Colorado has won eighth of their last ten games. The Avalanche are averaging 3.39 goals scored per game. Colorado carries a 13-7 road record. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Mackenzie Blackwood will make the start in net for the Colorado Avalanche. Blackwood is 13-10-4 on the season with one shutout. Blackwood has allowed 67 goals and carries a 2.39 goals against average. The Colorado Avalanche are allowing an average of 3.17 goals against per game. 

The Minnesota Wild are 26-11-4 on the season. The Wild are riding a four game win streak and are 11-8-1 on their home ice. Minnesota has won six of their last ten games. The Wild are averaging 3.05 goals scored per game. 

Filip Gustavsson will make his 29th start in net for the Minnesota Wild. Gustavsson is 18-6-3 on the season with three shutouts. Gustavsson has allowed 63 goals and carries a 2.31 goals against average. The Minnesota Wild are allowing an average of 2.66 goals against per game. 

The Minnesota Wild show value as a home underdog. The Wild are seeking a fifth straight win. Minnesota has scored at least 4 goals in four straight games. Take the Wild are home as they show the best value as an underdog. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Wild win 4-2.