Minnesota at Anaheim

You know the old saying: “Be careful about backing a struggling team!” It’s hard to believe that Anaheim is favored here - a team that has lost nine of the last 11 games. The Ducks are 1-6 in their last seven overall, 1-4 in their last five games as a home favorite. It's no fluke as Anaheim is No. 30 in the NHL offensively in goals per game (2), No. 20 in goals allowed and No. 21 on the power play. They've been outscored by 14 goals - the third worst ratio in the NHL. Second place Minnesota comes to town at a respectable .500 road team and the Wild is 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog of +110 to +150. They are doing it with defense, which helps on the road, allowing 2.1 goals per game (third best in the league). The Wild is 4-1 in their last five after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game and 5-2 in their last seven overall. Grab the superior defensive team as a dog and play on Minnesota.