Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions

2026-01-02 • Honda Center

Anaheim Ducks 2 - 5 Minnesota Wild

Win Probability

ANA: 45.9%

MIN: 54.1%

Expected Goals

ANA: 2.93

MIN: 3.22

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 46%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • ANA at home vs MIN: 0-4

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-14	MIN 3 - 2 ANA	MIN	ANA
2026-01-02	ANA 2 - 5 MIN	MIN	MIN
2025-11-15	MIN 2 - 0 ANA	MIN	MIN
2025-04-15	MIN 3 - 2 ANA	MIN	MIN
2024-12-06	ANA 1 - 5 MIN	MIN	MIN

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	ANA	14	0	0.63
1	MIN	14	2	0.97
2	ANA	16	0	0.83
2	MIN	33	1	2.14
3	ANA	19	0	1.00
3	MIN	17	0	0.75

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 54.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Anaheim Ducks 2 - 5 Minnesota Wild

Expected: 2.9 - 3.2