MIN Wild vs STL Blues Prediction: the Musicians showed all their weaknesses in defense

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 8. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

In the game against Chicago, which took place before the Christmas break, Kaprizov suffered a lower-body injury and is still in the infirmary. However, without him, Minnesota is quite capable of staying afloat. Thus, in the last five meetings John Hynes' team recorded four wins - 3:2 (OT) over Dallas, 5:3 over Nashville, 4:3 (B) over Washington and 4:0 over Carolina, and suffered one defeat - 1-3 from Ottawa.

St. Louis has not the most difficult calendar, with which the team is quite good at gaining points. So, in the last six on the account of the Musicians recorded four wins and two losses, and in the last two they first dry defeated Ottawa - 4:0, and after away lost to Columbus in two pucks - 4:6. Thus, the team continues to try to catch up with the cup zone. At the moment they are located in tenth place, having in the asset three points less than the competitor.

Minnesota is quoted as the favorite, which is not surprising at all. St. Louis approaches the duel after a frustrating defeat from Columbus. In this match, the Musicians showed all their weaknesses in defense, which will certainly be taken advantage of by the Wild. The Wild, despite the absence of the leader, look gorgeous, and the defeat of Carolina was their crowning achievement. In general, we offer a bet on the final victory of the hosts.