{"id":493451,"date":"2026-03-08T17:28:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/493451\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T17:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:28:18","slug":"wild-vs-avalanche-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nhl-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/493451\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NHL Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cale Makar is one of the most prolific shot-generating defensemen in the sport, ranking second at his position in attempts and fourth in shots.<\/p>\n

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My Wild vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks<\/a> expect his shooting mentality to be on full display against a Minnesota team that bleeds shots to the position.<\/p>\n

Wild vs Avalanche prediction<\/p>\n

Wild vs Avalanche best bet: Cale Makar Over 2.5 shots (-140)<\/p>\n

Cale Makar<\/a>\u2019s shot volume is highly matchup dependent, and he has a great one on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Makar has averaged 2.7 shots per game and gone Over 2.5 shots in 41% of his games this season. He’s seen a big spike against Bottom-10 teams in shot suppression vs. defensemen, generating 3.6 shots per game (8.5 attempts) with a 56% hit rate.<\/p>\n

The numbers are even better when rested. Following one day off, he’s produced 4.0 shots per game (9.9 attempts) against those teams.<\/p>\n

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Wild vs Avalanche same-game parlay<\/p>\n

Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> has produced multiple points in 15 of his last 21 home games. While the Minnesota Wild<\/a> are a strong team, they haven\u2019t slowed MacKinnon down in the least. He has two points in all three meetings against his Central Division rivals this season.<\/p>\n

Quinn Hughes<\/a> is an electric skater who is always up in the play. That leads to a lot of shot volume, especially against fast-paced teams like the Colorado Avalanche<\/a>. Hughes has piled up 22 shots on target while going Over his shot total in five straight against Colorado.<\/p>\n

Wild vs Avalanche SGP<\/p>\n

Cale Makar Over 2.5 shots<\/p>\n

Nathan MacKinnon Over 1.5 points<\/p>\n

Quinn Hughes Over 2.5 shots<\/p>\n

Wild vs Avalanche odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Wild +145 | Avalanche -170<\/p>\n

Puck Line: Wild +1.5 (-160) | Avalanche -1.5 (+140)<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5<\/p>\n

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Wild vs Avalanche trend<\/p>\n

Cale Makar has generated 3+ shots on goal in five of his last six games against the Wild. Find more NHL betting trends<\/a> for Wild vs. Avalanche.<\/p>\n

How to watch Wild vs Avalanche<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Ball Arena, Denver, CO<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop<\/p>\n

2:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

TNT<\/p>\n

Wild vs Avalanche latest injuries<\/p>\n

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