Season Record:5-4 +1.39 Units
Week Record:0-0
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games and is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road. Minnesota is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers. New York is second last in the league in power play chances at 2.8 per game. Minnesota is third in the league in shots at 33.7 per game. Minnesota is the toughest team to score on in the league, allowing just 1.0 goals per game.
Defensively, Minnesota is one of the best in the league. Minnesota has the best shots against in the league allowing 22.2 per game. If they could get their offense going they could be a serious force in the NHL. Kuemper will be in Net for the Wild tonight. Darcy Kuemper, so far leads the league with three shutouts and a 0.81 goals-against average. Minnesota will be without Keith Ballard and Christian Folin due to illness.
Lundqvist will be in net for the Rangers tonight, however this team has been a little bit overvalued this year. They’re currently giving up over 3 goals a game. The betting percentages have also swayed my opinion on who will win this game. Currently the betting public is split 50/50 on who will win the game, yet the line has moved towards Minnesota. The line opened New York 1.83 and Minnesota 2.00 yet now 5dimes has it New York 1.93 and Minnesota is 1.97 with a 50/50 split. I believe sharp/smart money is on the defensive minded Minnesota Wild. Best of luck!
Play:Minnesota Wild @ 5dimes 1.97
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