Arizona Coyotes vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 3/12/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Location: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Bally Sports North

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+150) Wild (-182)

Xcel Energy Center is the site where the Minnesota Wild (31-27-7) will take on the Arizona Coyotes (26-34-5) on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Coyotes at +150 and the Wild are sitting at -182. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Arizona Coyotes were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 7-4 defeat to the Blackhawks in their previous game. Arizona compiled 15 penalty minutes for this contest. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances but weren't able to score. The Coyotes had a good offensive output in this loss. For the game, they finished 4 out of the 36 shots they put on goal.

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Arizona Coyotes opponents have tallied 215 power play tries (6th in pro hockey) and have earned 52 goals in those chances. The Coyotes have had 2,071 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Arizona has tried 1,780 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.7%. At even strength, the Coyotes have allowed the opponent to score 166 goals while getting 145 of their own. Arizona comes into the game with 199 power play chances and they have notched 45 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 22.61%. For the current campaign, the have a total of 57 points and their points percentage is sitting at .438. In terms of scoring goals, the Arizona Coyotes have notched 190 goals (21st in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have conceded 218.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Connor Ingram. Over the course of his career, Ingram has compiled 37 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .544. His save percentage sits at .907 in his 4,030 mins guarding the cage. Ingram has seen 2,232 shots taken against him and has amassed 2,024 total saves. Opponents have racked up 208 goals against Ingram in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.10. He has earned a mark of 25-32-11 and got the start in 68 games. Ingram has played in 71 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last contest, Minnesota faced the Predators in a matchup where the Wild took home the win by a final score of 4-3. They had 2 power play chances in this contest and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Wild recorded 4 goals of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking.

Minnesota has taken 1,955 shots (18th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.28%, while allowing the other team 1,963 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 74.21% on the other teams 221 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.1%. They have earned 224 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 21.88%. The Wild have accumulated 152 goals at even strength and 49 goals (8th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 213 goals to be scored by of a combination of 156 goals at even strength and 57 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Minnesota Wild have a total of 201 goals, 69 points, as well as a points percentage of .531.

Across the rink you will find Filip Gustavsson defending the net. His opposition is averaging 2.78 goals per game and he has given up 276 goals overall. Gustavsson's quality start percentage comes out to 55.7% and he has accumulated 54 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has made the start in 97 games and has been on the ice for 5,965 mins. Gustavsson has accrued a lifetime record of 49-37-14 and has participated in 104 games. He has tallied 2,822 stops out of the 3,098 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .911.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Arizona (+150)

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