The Minnesota Wild (24-10-7) are favored when they go on the road against the Anaheim Ducks (21-16-3) on Friday, Jan. 2. The Wild are -125 on the moneyline to win against the Ducks (+104) in the contest, which begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Wild vs. Ducks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California Favorite: Wild (-125) Underdog: Ducks (+104) Over/under: 6.5Wild vs. Ducks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:Ducks (+1.5) Pick OU:
Under (6.5) Score Prediction: Ducks 4 – Wild 3
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Wild and Ducks Betting Trends
Minnesota and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 18 of 41 games this season. Anaheim’s games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 26 of 40 times. These two teams average 6.4 goals per match combined, 0.1 less than this game’s total. These two teams together surrender 6.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’scontest’s total. The Wild have won 54.5% of their games this season when they’ve been a moneyline favorite (12-10). This season the Ducks have been an underdog 28 times, and won 15, or 53.6%, of those games.Wild Stats & Insights
The Wild create the 10th-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.1 per game for a total of 126 this season. The Wild have conceded the fourth-fewest goals in league action this season, 106 (2.6 per game). With a +20 goal differential, they’re ranked fourth-best in the NHL. The Wild convert 11.0% of their shots, ranking 13th in the NHL. The Wild have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 21.7 hits and 16.0 blocked shots per game. In the past 10 contests, the Wild have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 7-1-2 record. They have put up 39 goals over that time. Defensively, the Wild have allowed 23 goals (2.3 per game) in those 10 outings.Ducks Stats & Insights
The Ducks have the NHL’s fourth-best scoring offense (133 total goals, 3.3 per game). The Ducks have given up 3.5 goals per game, 141 total, which ranks 31st among NHL teams. Their 21st-ranked goal differential is -8. The 10.8% shooting percentage the Ducks have amassed ranks 17th in the league. The Ducks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 20.4 hits and 15.0 blocked shots per game. In their last 10 games, the Ducks have gone 2-6-2 to earn 50.0% of the possible points. They are scoring at a 2.6 goals-per-game average (26 total) over that span. Over on the defensive side, the Ducks have allowed 4.1 goals per game (41 total) over those 10 outings.Wild Key Players to Watch
Kirill Kaprizov is currently one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (47 total points), having registered 23 goals and 24 assists. Matthew Boldy is contributing with 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists). Filip Gustavsson has a record of 13-8-4. He has allowed 62 goals (2.47 goals against average) and recorded 639 saves.Ducks Key Players to Watch
Leo Carlsson has scored 17 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 24 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.4 shots per game and shooting 17.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Anaheim with 41 total points (1.0 per game). Troy Terry is a key contributor for Anaheim, with 38 total points this season. He has netted 12 goals and provided 26 assists in 40 games. Lukas Dostal’s record stands at 13-9-2 on the season, giving up 75 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 595 saves with an .888 save percentage (46th in the league).Wild vs. Ducks Injuries
Wild: Daemon Hunt: Undisclosed (Out) Ducks: Radko Gudas: Illness (Day-To-Day), Frank Vatrano: Upper Body (Out)You can check our live NHL lines for the latest NHL odds, including money lines, spreads, and over/under totals. Tip: If you want to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Wild vs. Ducks picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator. What is a parlay? Or even how to bet on hockey? Check out our complete guide to the best NHL betting sites.
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