| MATCHUP | Minnesota Wild | Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 46-24-12 | 55-16-11 |
| Spread | +1.5 -142 | -1.5 120 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-102) | Under 6.5 (-118) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, May 13th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are down 1-3 in this series after they lost three of the first four games by scores of 6-9, 2-5, 5-1, and 2-5. In game four, Minnesota led 1-0 after the first period and they tied it at two in the third, but they allowed three goals in the last nine minutes for the loss. The Wild recorded 21 shots on goal, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Sturm and Yurov, while Wallstedt stopped 29 out of 32 shots, which was a .906 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Minnesota defeated the Stars in six games by scores of 6-1, 2-4, 3-4, 3-2, 4-2, and 5-2. The Wild have won four of their last seven games and they finished third in the Central standings with 104 points. Minnesota scored 3.27 goals per game and they allowed 2.87 goals against per game, while also going 25.2% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led the Wild with four goals and 10 assists, while Quinn Hughes has added four goals and 10 assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Jesper Wallstedt, who is 5-4 with a 2.66 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this postseason.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are up 3-1 in this series after they won game four by a score of 5-2 on Monday night. Colorado blew a 2-1 lead in the third period, but they scored with about eight minutes left to take the lead and they added two empty net goals to seal the win. The Avalanche recorded 34 shots on goal, won 53.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Colton, Kadri, MacKinnon, Nelson, and Kelly, while Blackwood stopped 19 out of 21 shots, which was a .905 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Colorado swept the Kings in four games by scores of 2-1, 2-1, 4-2, and 5-1. The Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 games and they finished first in the Central standings with 121 points. Colorado scored 3.63 goals per game and they allowed 2.40 goals against per game, while also going 17.1% on the power play and 84.6% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led the Avalanche with six goals and six assists, while Martin Necas has added one goal and eight assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 1-0 with a 1.95 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this postseason.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wild have lost eight of their last nine games at Ball Arena following a loss.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games at Ball Arena following a loss.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The home team has won the first period in each of the Avalanche’s last four games.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won six of their last seven games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a home loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Wild’s last seven night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Avalanche’s last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last six games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Avalanche’s last six games against Central Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Landeskog has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against the Wild at Ball Arena.
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last eight playoff games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for multi-goal games (14) this season.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in four of the Wild’s last five night Game 5s of a playoff series.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in 12 of his last 13 appearances with the Wild as underdogs.
- Ryan Hartman has scored three goals against the Avalanche this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.62%).
- The Colorado Avalanche are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Minnesota Wild are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Minnesota Wild rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.909).
Wild vs Avalanche Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after winning 10 of their last 11 games and they are looking to win the series here. The Avalanche were 26-9-6 at home this year, while the Wild were 23-14-4 on the road. Minnesota has allowed five goals or more in three of the four games in this series, but I thought they played well in game four, before the empty net goals made it look worse than it was. I do think Minnesota has a chance to win this game and extend the series, but I am more confident in it being a higher scoring game. Take the over here.