<p>The Minnesota Wild will take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on Friday, January 2, 2026. The game is set to start at 10:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is a regular season game in the NHL.</p> <p>Minnesota enters the game with a record of 24-11-7, holding the third spot in the Western Central Division. Anaheim has a record of 21-17-3 and is ranked third in the Western Pacific Division. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings with a win.</p> <h2>Wild vs Ducks Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Anaheim Ducks</li><li>Venue: Honda Center</li><li>Date: Friday, January 2, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild Puck Line -1.5 (+193), Anaheim Ducks Puck Line +1.5 (-237), Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -126, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine +107, Over/Under 6.5 (-109/-113)</li></ul> <h2>Minnesota Wild Team Preview</h2> <p>The Minnesota Wild are coming off a narrow 4-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks. In that game, Marcus Foligno scored once and added two shots on goal. Ryan Hartman and Vinnie Hinostroza each contributed an assist.</p> <p>In a previous game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Wild secured a 5-2 win. Marcus Johansson had a standout performance with one goal and three assists. Jared Spurgeon and Matt Boldy each added a goal and an assist.</p> <p>Kirill Kaprizov has been a key player for the Wild this season. He has scored 23 goals and provided 24 assists in 41 games. Matt Boldy shares a similar points total, with 25 goals and 22 assists.</p> <h2>Anaheim Ducks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Anaheim Ducks have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost their last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3. Despite their effort, they could not capitalize on their 28 shots on goal. Mason McTavish and Beckett Sennecke both contributed goals in that game.</p> <p>In another recent game, the Ducks played against the San Jose Sharks, losing 5-4. They managed 42 shots on goal but couldn't secure the win. Troy Terry stood out with two goals and one assist, while Cutter Gauthier added a goal and an assist.</p> <p>The Ducks' only recent win came against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a score of 4-3. This game saw contributions from Pavel Mintyukov, Mikael Granlund, and Mason McTavish. Anaheim's defense also played a key role, blocking 26 shots in the win.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Minnesota Wild are the favorites with a moneyline of -126 against the Anaheim Ducks at +107. The Wild have strong goaltending with a goals-against rank of 3rd, which gives them an edge. The projected score is Minnesota 4, Anaheim 3. Based on these factors, the pick is Minnesota Wild to win straight up.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.5 with the over at -109 and the under at -113. Both teams have high ranks in goals and assists, suggesting a potential for high scoring. With a projected score of 4-3, the pick is to go over 6.5 goals.</p>

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