Betting Trends Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks

The upcoming NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks on January 2, 2026, at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, promises an exciting matchup full of strategic play and key performances. This game offers valuable betting trends and insights for bettors looking to capitalize on the latest NHL action.

The Minnesota Wild enter this game with a strong season record of 24-17-0 and an ATS record of 23-18-0, showing solid performance both straight up and against the spread. The Anaheim Ducks, meanwhile, have a 21-19-0 record, and a slightly less consistent ATS record at 21-19-0. The Wild are favored here with a moneyline of -130 and a -1.5 spread, while the Ducks are the underdog at +110 moneyline odds and a +1.5 spread.

Powerplay and penalty kill percentages will play a critical role in this contest. The Ducks have a powerplay success rate of 3.225% and a penalty kill rate of 9.55%, while the Wild have slightly better numbers with a 3.2439% powerplay and 6.68293% penalty kill. Both teams have comparable 5-on-5 percentages, making special teams performance a potential game-changer.

Goalie performance is another key factor. The starting goalies for both teams are likely to play despite any questionable injury notes, which should keep the game competitive and tight. Anaheim’s recent games have seen mixed results, with close losses and wins, while Minnesota has demonstrated strong offensive output in recent wins.

The total points line is set at 6.5, with the under favored at -115, reflecting expectations for a defensively tight game. Bettors can use these betting trends and game insights to make informed wagers, especially on the moneyline and total points markets.

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In their last matchup on November 15, 2025, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Anaheim Ducks 2-0, a game that saw the Wild cover the spread comfortably. That game’s details can be found on our page for a closer look at how these teams match up.