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Ducks vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Minnesota Wild will take on the Anaheim Ducks, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Wild a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Ducks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Ducks vs. Wild matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Ducks vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Ducks and Wild, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Wild a 51% chance of defeating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Ducks vs. Wild odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ducks | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+154) | +1.5 (-172) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +145 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ducks vs. Wild picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild +1.5 | -172 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +145 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wild to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Ducks vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Ducks vs. Wild?
According to our model, Danila Yurov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Ducks vs. Wild.
Our projections give Yurov a 42.5% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is an 8.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | 32.1% |
| Leo Carlsson | 31.3% |
| Chris Kreider | 25.2% |
| Mikael Granlund | 23.1% |
| Troy Terry | 21.9% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | 42.5% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 40.1% |
| Nick Foligno | 30.4% |
| Bobby Brink | 29.7% |
| Robby Fabbri | 25.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | 6.5% |
| Leo Carlsson | 6.3% |
| Chris Kreider | 5.1% |
| Troy Terry | 3.9% |
| Mikael Granlund | 3.9% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | 8.7% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 7.4% |
| Nick Foligno | 5.9% |
| Bobby Brink | 4.9% |
| Robby Fabbri | 4.7% |
Ducks vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Wild and Ducks at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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