The NHL is back in action today as the Minnesota Wild will clash with New Jersey Devils.
The Wild are heading into this game after a 5-4 overtime defeat against the Bruins. And on the other side, the Devils earned a valuable 5-1 home win against Detroit.
Minnesota Wild Form
The Wild are not playing well this season. Moreover, they are not the same team as last year. And now, the Wild entered Monday in the basement of the Central Division, eight points behind Winnipeg for the final playoff spot and 12 back of St. Louis for the division lead. Also. Alex Stalock made 34 saves in the loss for the Wild. However, Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to make his NHL debut in between the pipes in this contest against the Wild.
On the offensive side of the game, the Wild score an average of 2.78 goals per game which is enough for the 23rd score in the league.
Also, on the defensive side of the game, Minnesota is conceding an average of 3.55 goals per game. And this record is enough for the 25th spot in scoring defence.
New Jersey Devils Form
The Devils are heading into this game after a strong and dominant win against Detroit. Moreover, it was their first win after suffering two defeats in a row. However, they are still in the basement of the Metropolitan Division: they stood 11 points back of Carolina for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the division and 17 back of division-leading Washington.
On the offensive side of the game, the Devils score an average of 2.55 goals per contest. The Devils are 28th in the league in goals-against as they concede an average of3.45 goals per game.
Prediction
Both teams are not having a good time this season. Moreover, both sides are on the bottom spots in their divisions. However, the Wild are in a deeper crisis. And on the other side, the Devils won their last game. Therefore, the winning momentum is one their side. Take New Jersey to win this one.
My Free Pick & Prediction for Minnesota Wild vs. New Jersey Devils 11/26/2019 is: take the New Jersey Devils-150 (Moneyline)
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