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The Ottawa Senators (14-14-2) are second to bottom in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference and are currently on a four-game winning streak.
They are coming off a win against the Detroit Red Wings (6-3) in their previous outing. They will now take on the Minnesota Wild (17-11-2), who are third in the Central Division of the Western Conference, and are on a four-game winning streak as well.
The Wild managed to win against the Chicago Blackhawks (4-1) in their last outing. They will now host this game at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday (December 18) where they will look to secure their 18th win of the season.
Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild: Betting Odds
Ottawa has struggled a find its feet so far this season. They have 14 wins and 14 losses and find themselves second to bottom in the division. They are having a similar season to last year where they finished second to bottom with a disappointing overall record of 33-42.
However, they are on a 7-2-1 run in their last 10 games which has given them some hope. The team has scored a total of 95 goals while conceding 94, a difference of +1.
The Minnesota Wild are on the right track at the moment. They finished second in the division last season with an overall record of 53-22 and can be seen repeating the same this season as well. The team has scored a total of 96 goals and conceded 87, a difference of +11.
Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild: Match Details
Fixture: Ottawa Senators @ Minnesota Wild
Date & Time: Sunday, December 18, 02:00 p.m ET
Venue: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild: Pick
Kirill Kaprizov is having an excellent season for Minnesota so far. He has scored a total of 18 goals and has provided 21 assists in 30 games and has been fairly successful against Ottawa in the past, scoring 2 goals, and providing 2 assists in three games. Kirill got another opportunity to showcase his skills tonight.
Best Pick: Kirill Kaprizov Anytime Scorer (+110)
Ottawa vs Minnesota: Prediction
The Wild have a massive 9-1 advantage over the Senators in their last 10 meetings. They are having a much better season compared to Ottawa and are the clear favorites to win the game.
The Wild are also hosting this game which gives them an added advantage. Expect a straight win for the home side.
Final Prediction: Minnesota (-200)
