Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Colorado Avalanche are keen to solidify their playoff position and close the gap with the Central Division leaders, the Minnesota Wild being one of them. Historically, the visitors have struggled against the Avalanche, and the absence of Kirill Kaprizov only boosts the hosts' chances.
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche alternate between victories and defeats, preventing them from climbing to the top of the standings—achieving six wins in ten January matches. Nevertheless, they possess a traditionally potent attack, averaging 3.38 goals per game. Nathan MacKinnon (17+56) ranks among the top three favourites for the MVP title and leads the scoring list with an average of 1.6 points per game. In the encounter with the Edmonton Oilers, he scored twice and provided an assist against theDallas Stars.
Minnesota Wild
The Wild have slowed down, suffering four defeats in their last five outings. They conceded 22 goals during this period (averaging 4.4 goals per game). Their attack has also weakened due to the absence of Kirill Kaprizov, who had amassed 50 points in 34 games this season. The Wild have not triumphed in their last five head-to-head meetings with the Colorado Avalanche, most recently taking a heavy loss on 10 January (1:6). Since then, the Wild's problems have only deepened.
Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics, the Colorado Avalanche are clear favourites. They consistently score heavily at home, while theMinnesota Wild's defence has faltered in recent games, conceding an average of four goals per match. Therefore, we'll go with a bet on a win for the Colorado Avalanche.
