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Ducks vs. Wild prediction: Why Anaheim is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Minnesota Wild will square off with the Anaheim Ducks, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Ducks a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Wild.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Ducks vs. Wild matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Ducks vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Ducks and Wild, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Ducks a 51% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Ducks vs. Wild odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ducks | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-165) |
| Moneyline | -172 | +145 |
| Total | o6.5 (+114) | u6.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ducks vs. Wild picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild +1.5 | -165 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +145 |
| Total | Over 6.5 | +114 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wild to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Ducks vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Ducks vs. Wild?
According to our model, Danila Yurov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Ducks vs. Wild.
Our projections give Yurov a 43.9% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is a 9.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | 31.1% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 30.5% |
| Chris Kreider | 25.0% |
| Mikael Granlund | 22.7% |
| Troy Terry | 22.2% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | 43.9% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 40.1% |
| Nick Foligno | 30.0% |
| Bobby Brink | 29.9% |
| Nico Sturm | 25.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | 5.5% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 5.3% |
| Chris Kreider | 4.6% |
| Troy Terry | 4.1% |
| Mikael Granlund | 4.1% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | 9.8% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 7.2% |
| Nick Foligno | 5.9% |
| Bobby Brink | 5.3% |
| Nico Sturm | 4.9% |
Ducks vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Wild and Ducks at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Ducks, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Wild in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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