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The Pittsburgh Penguins are suffering from a two-game losing streak that has placed them second to bottom in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. With only 6 wins, but 7 losses and 3 overtime losses, it has become increasingly difficult for them to make a comeback.
Their opponent for tonight is the Minnesota Wild, who are also on a two-game losing streak and are fourth in the Central Division of the Western Conference. The Wild are ready to host this matchup at the Xcel Energy Center on Thursday (November 17).
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild: Betting Odds
Pittsburgh have had a rough start to the season so far. They are a team who finished third in the division last season, with an overall record of 46-25. However, this season has been going downhill. The only team below them is the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The two-game losing streak came against teams like the Montreal Canadiens (5-4) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (5-2). Pittsburgh needs a series of victories if they want to keep their season alive and the Jets might be their perfect opponents to start with.
The Minnesota Wild are barely making the cut currently. They finished second in the division last season with an overall record of 53-22 but seem to be struggling now. 7 wins in 16 games is not good enough and scoring only 43 goals while conceding 47 is below par. They will now have to avoid their third consecutive game if they want to stay alive in the division.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild: Match Details
Fixture: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Minnesota Wild
Date & Time: Thursday, November 17, 09:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild: Pick
Jake Guentzel has been in fine goal-scoring form for Pittsburgh this season. He has already scored 8 times and has provided 5 assists as well.
Jake also has 3 goals and 3 assists against Minnesota in 8 games. If the away team needs to win, he has to fire for his tonight.
Best Pick: Jake Guentzel Anytime Scorer (+140)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild: Prediction
Pittsburgh leads the head-to-head record against the Minnesota Wild by six games to four in their last ten games. But they have been dominant in their last seven encounters, winning six of them.
The situation is pretty equal for both teams as neither looks stronger than the other. However, the Wild have a slight advantage as they are the home team.
Final Prediction: Total Over 6.5 (-105)
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