Wild vs. Canucks Picks and Prediction – 4/12/2025

Minnesota Wild (43-36-3) vs. Vancouver Canucks (37-42-4)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Wild: 2-game winning streak, beat San Jose 4-2

  • Canucks: 2-game winning streak, beat Colorado 4-1

Head-to-Head:

Minnesota and Vancouver have split recent matchups, but the Wild have dropped six straight on the road, while the Canucks have looked more stable at home. Both teams are out of playoff contention, but Vancouver appears to be closing the season with more momentum and energy.

Minnesota Wild Breakdown:

Minnesota’s offense has been underwhelming, scoring 2.75 goals per game, and the team has lost 8 of their last 10 road games. Filip Gustavsson has struggled lately with a 3.20 GAA and .895 SV% over his last 10. The return of Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek has boosted the team, but their road issues remain a serious concern.

Key Players:

  • Matthew Boldy: 11 points (3G, 8A) in last 10 games

  • Kirill Kaprizov: Returned from injury with immediate offensive impact

Vancouver Canucks Breakdown:

Vancouver has averaged 3.6 goals per game in their last 10 while giving up 3.5, showing they can both score and concede quickly. However, their recent form shows improvement, including a dominant win over Colorado where they allowed just 1 goal. Kevin Lankinen and Thatcher Demko have shared duties, but the Canucks' offense, led by Sherwood and Suter, has been heating up.

Key Players:

  • Kiefer Sherwood: 11 points (4G, 7A) in last 10 games

  • Pius Suter: 11 points (4G, 7A) in last 10 games

Betting Trends:

Minnesota Wild:

  • 39-40 ATS

  • 41-34 to the under

  • Lost last 6 road games

Vancouver Canucks:

  • 39-40 ATS

  • 39-39 O/U

  • 3-2 in last 5 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Vancouver Canucks 4 – Minnesota Wild 3

Our Best Bet:

Over 5.5 (-110)

Both teams are playing loose hockey with nothing to lose, and each side has been scoring and conceding at a high rate. Vancouver has averaged 3.6 goals per game in their last 10, and Minnesota’s defense on the road has been shaky, allowing nearly 4 goals per contest. With key scorers back for the Wild and the Canucks pushing the tempo at home, this game has all the makings of a back-and-forth shootout that sails over the total.

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