Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 1/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Location: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Bally Sports North

The Minnesota Wild (21-21-5) will compete against the Anaheim Ducks (16-30-1) at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.

The Anaheim Ducks came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-2 victory over the Sabres in their previous contest . Anaheim recorded 36 penalty mins in this contest. In addition, they had 4 chances on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. The Ducks had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the victory. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 36 shots they put on net.

While playing at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 118 goals while scoring 91 on the offensive side of the ice. Anaheim Ducks opponents have totaled 195 power play opportunities (1st in professional hockey) and have scored 44 goals in those chances. In terms of their scoring, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 119 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have given up 162. Anaheim has tried 1,354 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.8%. For the season, they have racked up 33 points and their points percentage sits at .351. The Ducks have had 1,526 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .894. Anaheim steps onto the ice with 150 power play opportunities and they have scored 28 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 18.67%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is John Gibson. Gibson has taken the ice for 461 games during his NHL career. He has earned a mark of 189-198-59 and he has gotten the start in 451 games. The opposition has notched 1,249 goals versus Gibson in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.84. Gibson has had 14,114 shot attempts against him and has recorded 12,865 saves. His save percentage is .912 during his 26,349 mins between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Gibson has tallied 243 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .539.

In their last contest, Minnesota faced the Capitals in a game where the Wild notched a victory by a tally of 5-3. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Wild netted 5 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this season, the Minnesota Wild are sitting with 142 goals, 47 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have granted a total of 158 goals to be scored by of a combination of 114 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Wild have earned 110 goals at even strength and 32 goals (16th in the league) while on the power play. They have a total of 156 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 20.51%. Minnesota has tried 1,409 shots (19th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.08%, while allowing the other team 1,443 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 72.84% on the other teams 162 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.1%.

Across the rink you are going to see Filip Gustavsson protecting the net. His opposition is averaging 2.73 goals per game and he has surrendered 242 goals overall. Gustavsson's percentage of quality starts is 59.3% and he has qualified for 51 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He was named a starter in 86 games and has been on the ice for 5,326 minutes. Gustavsson has compiled a career record of 45-33-12 and has played in 93 games. He has recorded 2,550 stops out of the 2,792 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .913.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Minnesota

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