Boston Bruins vs Minnesota Wild: the Hosts to Thrash the Wild

Boston has won three times and will now host Minnesota. The Wild, on the contrary, have already lost 5 matches in a row. Will these streaks of commands end or last? Let's choose several options for the bet.

Boston has Reached the Playoff Zone

Having won 3 matches in a row, Bruce Cassidy’s team showed that it would have to be reckoned with one way or another. Boston is far from the favourite this season, but if the team gets into the playoffs, it can throw a curve there. The Bruins are a seasoned team knowing how to succeed, even with fewer chances than the opponent.

Boston’s winning streak began with an overtime home win over Buffalo. Then the Bruins went to Detroit, beating 5:1 the Red Wings. Then they outplayed New Jersey 5:3 on their arena. Boston occupies 8th place in the summary table of the Eastern Conference, having secured the last wild card.

Minnesota’s On the Cold Streak

The Wild is on the swoon. Moreover, it began even before the covid break. From December 12 to December 21, Minnesota lost four games. At first, the Wild unsuccessfully ended the road tour with defeats from Los Angeles and Vegas. Then, unexpectedly, they fell in a shootout to Buffalo at home. They also failed in Dallas, losing 4:7 to the Stars.

After the pause, Minnesota played only one match. What a winter classic! Dean Evason’s team hosted St. Louis in the open air at Target Field. Unfortunately, the Wild failed. 4:6 - at the end of two periods, Minnesota dropped 2:6. The fifth defeat in a row moved down the team to 4th place in the Central Division.

Expert Betting Tips

Minnesota can’t put together optimal combinations of defenders in any way. Jonas Brodin had just returned when Jared Spurgeon got an injury. The loss of such essential players significantly affects Wild, an exciting and talented team but relatively inexperienced. Boston gained momentum, won 3 matches and returned to the playoff zone, so the psychological advantage here is on the side of the Bruins. Prediction: Boston is likely to win.