Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Prediction NHL Picks 11/14/24

In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 14th, at the Xcel Energy Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wild’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent betting trends in games played between Monreal and Minnesota

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

Can the Canadiens Build on the Last Game?

Montreal in the last game faced off against the Buffalo Sabres and the offense was impressive. Montreal scored seven goals, and they ended up winning by two goals. Nick Suzuki scored two goals and added two assists. Cayden Primeau started in goal and he wasn’t great in goal saving only nine of the 14 shots that he faced. In this game, if Montreal wants to find success, they are going to need the defense to be better. Montreal averages 2.875 goals per game and their defense gives up an average of 4.125 goals per game. This puts their offensive ranking at 19th in the NHL with their defense falling at 32nd. 

Can Wild the Bounce Back?

The Wild have found a ton of success this season, but they are coming off a loss in the last game. The Wild faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks and the offense scored only one goal and that led to the overtime loss. Matt Boldy finished with one goal and four shots on goal. Fillip Gustavsson saved 20 of the 22 shots that he faced. Minnesota is averaging 3.53 goals per game and their defense has been giving up around 2.5 goals per game. Offensively, Minnesota is ranked 7th in the NHL, and their defense is ranked 3rd. In this game, the Wild are going to need to get the offense out to a fast start. 

Why the Wild Will Beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last nine-night games at Xcel Energy Center.
• The Wild have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against the Canadiens.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Canadiens and Wild.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games.
• The Wild have won the first period in six of their last seven games against the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Prediction

The Wild are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Canadiens won the last game but the defense still gave up five goals and they are going to be blown up here. The Wild are averaging 3.53 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Canadiens offense isn’t going to be as good as here, and the Wild will come out on top. Back the Wild on the puck line.