The Colorado Avalanche (39-24-2, on a six-game winning streak) visit the Minnesota Wild (36-24-4) at Xcel Energy Center. The game on Tuesday, March 11 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we predict will bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.

Over the last 10 contests, the Wild are 5-5-0 while totaling 24 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have conceded 27 goals.

Avalanche vs. Wild Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Wild 4, Avalanche 3.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (+132)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche are 5-2-7 in overtime matchups on their way to a 39-24-2 overall record.
Colorado has 25 points (12-3-1) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the 10 games this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they went 1-8-1 (three points).
Colorado has taken seven points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (3-7-1 record).
The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 41 times, and are 35-6-0 in those games (to record 70 points).
In the 24 games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 17-6-1 record (35 points).
In the 39 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 24-14-1 (49 points).
The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 13-8-0 to register 26 points.

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild have a record of 36-24-4 this season and are 7-4-11 in overtime contests.
Minnesota has earned 26 points (12-5-2) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Wild scored just one goal in 17 games and have gone 2-13-2 (six points).
When Minnesota has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-4-0 record).
The Wild have scored at least three goals in 37 games, earning 66 points from those contests.
This season, Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 26 games has a record of 15-9-2 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 16-6-2 (34 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 39 games, going 20-17-2 to register 42 points.

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