The Dallas Stars are looking strong, sitting 3rd in the Central Division with a solid 23-11-5 record. They’ve been particularly impressive with their power play, hitting a 23.4% success rate. That’s some serious firepower!
Now, the Minnesota Wild are the underdogs here, with a record of 17-18-4, placing them 7th in the division. They’ve been a bit up and down recently, but don’t count them out just yet. They’ve shown some resilience, especially on the road, and their leading scorer, Joel Eriksson Ek, is definitely someone to watch.
They have got the talent, plus a bit of grit to their make up that I love when tipping underdogs away. I like them here at the moneyline here today.
For tonight’s game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights, it’s looking like the Avalanche have a solid edge. They’ve been in great form, especially at home, with a 17-5-0 record in their home games this season. They’re coming off a recent win against the Boston Bruins, adding to their momentum. Players like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have been key in their offensive strength, contributing heavily to their high goal total so far this season.
The Golden Knights, while strong overall this season, have shown some vulnerabilities in their recent road games. They’ve been a bit hit-or-miss away from home, which could be a disadvantage against the Avalanche’s strong home record. Despite having talented players like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, their road performance might not be enough to counter the Avalanche’s current form.
In summary, considering the Avalanche’s strong home performance and the Golden Knights’ road game struggles, the smart bet seems to be on the Colorado Avalanche for this matchup.