This is a very important game for the Central division title. As Minnesota currently has a 1 point lead over Colorado and Dallas for first place. Both teams have been winning lately as Minnesota is 15-1-4 in their last 20 games and Colorado is 9-1 in their last 10 games.

When you look deeper into both teams winning streaks Colorado has faced some very easy competition during this stretch. Other then Toronto and Pittsburgh (who is struggling) the rest of Colorado’s 8 games were against non playoff teams which included 6 games against the bottom 6 teams in the standings. Minnesota has faced weaker competition as well but have also faced 8 playoff teams during that stretch as well as 4 games against teams fighting for a playoff spot.

Minnesota outplayed Colorado in their last meeting but lost 3-2 because of a bad night in goal by Marc-Andre Fleury. I am taking the Wild as a road dog to beat Colorado in Colorado and show everyone they are for real.

Pick: Minnesota Wild ML
Bonus Pick: Matt Boldy Anytime Goal +205