Hurricanes vs. Wild Prediction & Picks - February 6

The Minnesota Wild (31-19-4) will attempt to halt a four-game home losing streak when they face the Carolina Hurricanes (32-18-4) on February 6 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

The Wild are 4-6-0 over the last 10 contests, totaling 23 total goals (six power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 21.4%). They have conceded 31 goals to their opponents.

Hurricanes vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Wild 4, Hurricanes 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Wild (+157)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes (32-18-4 overall) have a 4-4-8 record in games that have needed overtime.
• Carolina has 20 points (9-3-2) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has scored two goals in 11 games this season (2-7-2 record, six points).
• The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 36 games (30-4-2, 62 points).
• In the 17 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to record 19 points.
• In the 41 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 25-12-4 (54 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 6-6-0 to record 12 points.

Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild have a 31-19-4 record this season and are 6-4-10 in matchups that have required overtime.
• Minnesota has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
• In 13 games this season when the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-10-2).
• Minnesota has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• The Wild have scored three or more goals in 34 games, earning 60 points from those contests.
• This season, Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal in 19 games and registered 26 points with a record of 12-5-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 15-3-2 (32 points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 16-15-2 to record 34 points.

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Hurricanes vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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