Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction 3/11/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild  Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 11th  at the Xcel Energy Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wild’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado and Minnesota

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Avalanche and Wild. 

Avalanche on Tired Legs

The Avalanche are going to be on tired legs after their game on Monday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. On Saturday, the Avalanche faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they secured a 7-4 victory. They were down at the end of the second period, but the offense put up four goals in the third period, which was enough for the win. Valeri Nichuskin was the top player, scoring three goals and adding one assist. Even though they won, Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal and he showed some signs of struggle. He saved only 27 of the 32 shots that he faced. 

The Avalanche are averaging 3.54 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.95 goals per game. The defense hasn’t been awful, but the real strength of this team has been the offense. Getting out to a fast start with the offense, especially on tired legs, will be a major key here. Tucker Pooman is still out and dealing with a head injury. With Scott Wedgewood getting on Monday, it will probably be Mackenzie Blackwood who gets the start here. He currently sits with a 24-16-5 record overall, and he is giving up 2.65 goals per game. 

Why the Avalanche Will Beat the Wild

• The Wild have lost each of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.

Wild Offense is Suddenly Struggling

The Wild’s offense is struggling, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Vancouver Canucks they lost 3-1, and in the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they lost 3-1 also. The Wild’s defense was strong early, but the two goals they gave up in the third period were the difference. Marc-Andre Fleury was in goal and saved 19 of the 21 shots that he faced. 

The stats for the Wild aren’t all that good, and it’s quite impressive how good they have been in terms of their record. The Wild’s offense has been inconsistent all season, averaging only 2.76 goals per game. The defense is ranked 11th, and with how the offense has played, they will have to lean on that here. Filip Gustavson could get the start in goal for the Wild, and he sits with a 24-14-3 record coverall and is giving up 2.6 goals per game. The Wild have won two of his last three starts. 

Why the Wild Will Beat the Avalanche

• The underdogs have won two of the Wild’s last three games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Wild’s last three games at Xcel Energy Center.

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Prediction

This game is going to be lower-scoring. The Wild’s offense has been a major issue heading into this game, and honestly, all season, it has been a problem. In each of the last two games, the Wild have scored only a goal, and they aren’t going to break out here, even against a team that is on tired legs. Gustavson will have another strong game for the Wild, which will end up being the difference here. The under is 4-1 in the Wild’s last five home games. This total is too high. Back the under to cash, and for that trend to continue.