Detroit is coming off a 1-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at home and are on a back to back in this one. Ville Husso played against the Hurricanes so it should be Alex Nedelkovic in net for Detroit who has allowed 4+ goals in 6 of his 8 starts going 2-4-2 in their last 8 games. Nedelkovic allowed 11 goals in his 2 games against Minnesota last year including a 7-4 loss in Minnesota.

Minnesota is coming off back to back quality wins and are 8-3 in their last 11 games. Minnesota is 5-1 in their last 6 games at home against Detroit and covered the puckline (-1.5) in all 5 wins. Matt Boldy is a must for a goalscoring prop as he has 5 goals in his 3 career games against Detroit. Minnesota is 6-1 in their last 7 home games.

Detroit will be without their captain and their top center who leads the team in assists and points and is tied for the lead in goals on the Red Wings. This is a bad spot for Detroit being on a back to back with their backup who has struggled in a building they have struggled in and will have to play without their captain.

Pick- Minnesota Wild -1.5