The Minnesota Wild (33-19-4) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (28-22-5) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ABC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 12:30 ET.

Wild vs Red Wings

The Minnesota Wild Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 33-19-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the 3 combined goals fell well short of that mark.

Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit improved to 28-22-5 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that number.

After allowing a goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.

Minnesota Offense Breakdown

Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild, netting his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.

The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted both of their goals in the second, bringing his season total to 6 and 7. Larkin scored on two of his four shots on goal, with both goals coming on power plays.

The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th on Larkin’s second goal.

Minnesota Team Defense

Defensively, the Wild will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the Wild’s defense finished with 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.

Detroit Team Defense

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal to Buffalo at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut the Sabres out the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Wild vs Red Wings Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Wild offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Minnesota posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• In their last five home games, Detroit has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Detroit has an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
• Minnesota has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.

Wild vs Red Wings Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Red Wings to take down the Wild at home. With the moneyline currently at -112, I’m placing my bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Wild to cover. Even if the Red Wings manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Wild should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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