The New York Rangers (31-28-6) visit the Minnesota Wild (37-24-4) at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, March 13 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers have lost four games in a row.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

The Wild's offense has totaled 23 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have had 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (28.0%). They are 5-5-0 over those games.

Rangers vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Wild 4, Rangers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (-103)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers are 2-6-8 in overtime games on their way to a 31-28-6 overall record.
New York has 28 points (11-8-6) in the 25 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the eight games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
New York has scored two goals in 15 games this season (5-8-2 record, 12 points).
The Rangers are 25-9-4 in the 38 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 54 points).
In the 21 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 23 points after finishing 10-8-3.
In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 14-11-2 (30 points).
The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 15-15-4 to record 34 points.

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild have a 8-4-12 record in overtime matchups this season and a 37-24-4 overall record.
In the 19 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
Across the 18 games this season the Wild finished with only one goal, they have earned eight points.
When Minnesota has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-4-0 record).
The Wild have scored three or more goals in 37 games, earning 66 points from those contests.
This season, Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 32 points with a record of 15-9-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 16-6-2 (34 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 21-17-2 to record 44 points.

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