Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes 1/19/23 – The Minnesota Wild will be on the road to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Minnesota is coming off a 4-2 road victory over Washington in Tuesday’s previous contest. Carolina lost 4-3 to Vancouver in a shootout in Sunday’s previous contest. The Wild have a 5-2-3 lead over the other teams in the last 10 meetings. They also won the last three meetings. NHL betting consensus assumes Minnesota should be tough, and Minnesota will steal one late to extend their winning streak to four.
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes
Date & Time: Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: PNC Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Odds
Wild
Moneyline: +128
Puckline: +1.5 (-175)
Total: 6 over (+113)
Hurricanes
Moneyline: -159
Puckline: -1.5 (+155)
Total: 6 under (-125)
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Analysis
Minnesota Wild won their third consecutive game, as their rest advantage paid off against Washington’s team for the second night in a row. The Wild are currently at 25-14-4 for the season, and they stand third in Central Division. They are five points behind the Jets and Stars for the top spot. To remain in the final guaranteed playoff spot, they were six points ahead of Nashville. Minnesota ranks 17th in goals per match with an average of 3.14 goals per game. They allow 2.74 goals per game this season, which ranks them 9th in goals against. Minnesota is 14th for power play success, converting 22.8% of their opportunities with the man advantage. They are 15th in penalty kill as they have successfully managed 79.9% of their shorthanded situations.
Carolina lost in a shootout against Vancouver, but they extended their point streak to three. The Hurricanes held a one point lead over the Devils as they entered Wednesday, 27-9-8. They are currently at the top of the Metropolitan Division standings. Carolina is tied 17th in goals per match with 3.14 goals per contest this year. With an average of 2.66 goals per game, the Hurricanes rank seventh in goals against. Carolina is 26th in power play success, as they take advantage of 18.3% of the man advantage. They are 12th in league penalty killing, having successfully managed 80.6% of their shorthanded situations.
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Against the Spread
Minnesota are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games. Minnesota are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road. Minnesota are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games played on a Thursday when on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina’s last 8 games. Carolina are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina’s last 10 games against Minnesota. Carolina are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games at home. Carolina are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Free Pick
Minnesota rested well and beat Washington in their final game. They have posted a 12-6-3 record as the visiting team this season and have had the Hurricanes number the last few seasons. Thus, Minnesota Wild is the leading of this game based on best NHL online betting.
Free Pick: Minnesota Wild
