One NHL game on Wednesday's slate. We break down the best parlay angles for Wild vs Avalanche with live market odds.
Wednesday's National Hockey League Picks: Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche
Just one game on Wednesday's National Hockey League slate, but it's a juicy one. The Minnesota Wild travel to Ball Arena to face the Colorado Avalanche in what shapes up as a compelling playoff-race matchup. With sharp odds across the board, there are still some excellent parlay angles to build around - let's get into it.
Game Overview: Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche come in as heavy home favourites at -189 (Hard Rock Bet) on the moneyline, implying a win probability north of 65%. That's a steep price to lay on a single game, which is exactly why we're looking at the spread and totals markets for better value. Colorado's -1.5 puck line at +125 (Bally Bet) is genuinely attractive - you're getting plus-money to back the home favourite to win by two or more goals. That's a value flag worth paying attention to.
Minnesota's moneyline at +170 (BetMGM) implies roughly 37% win probability. The Wild are no pushovers, and +170 is a number that carries real upset appeal - but in a single-leg parlay context, we prefer to combine it with a totals leg rather than go outright.
Note: Current season form data is unavailable for both teams, so our analysis leans on market signals and structural value in the odds themselves.
Key Market Analysis
- Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+125, Bally Bet): Puck line value at plus-money is rare for a favourite this short. The market is essentially offering a free bonus to take Colorado to win decisively. This is the standout value leg on the board tonight.
- Total Over 6.5 (-104, FanDuel): Nearly a pick'em on the over at 6.5. Both Colorado and Minnesota are capable of high-event games, and -104 is as close to a fair price as you'll find on a totals market. This sits well alongside a Colorado spread leg.
- Total Under 6.5 (-114, Bally Bet): The under is slightly juiced, suggesting the market leans very marginally toward fewer goals. For a contrarian parlay angle, the under pairs nicely with a Minnesota upset moneyline.
- Minnesota Wild +170 (BetMGM): Best underdog price on the board. If you believe in the upset, this is where to get it. Combining this with the under creates a logical narrative - a tight, defensive game that the Wild steal.
Recommended National Hockey League Parlays for Wednesday May 13
Parlay 1 - The Colorado Value Combo (+232 combined)
This two-legger stacks the best structural value on the board. Colorado -1.5 at +125 (Bally Bet) is the headline play - plus-money on a team favoured at nearly -190 on the moneyline is a clear inefficiency worth exploiting. We pair it with the Over 6.5 at -104 (FanDuel). A dominant Avalanche win in a fast-paced game with seven-plus goals is a natural combination - Colorado's offensive firepower can produce blowout-style totals when they're rolling at home.
- Colorado Avalanche -1.5: +125 (Bally Bet)
- Over 6.5 goals: -104 (FanDuel)
- Combined Parlay Odds: +232 (approx.)
Parlay 2 - The Upset Special (+266 combined)
For the risk-tolerant bettor, flipping the script entirely. Minnesota Wild moneyline at +170 (BetMGM) is the centerpiece - and we pair it with the Under 6.5 at -114 (Bally Bet). The logic here is simple: if the Wild are going to pull off the upset on the road, it's most likely in a grinding, low-scoring affair where goaltending keeps it close late. This is the classic upset-in-a-tight-game narrative, and the combined odds offer solid return for the story.
- Minnesota Wild ML: +170 (BetMGM)
- Under 6.5 goals: -114 (Bally Bet)
- Combined Parlay Odds: +266 (approx.)
Value Flag: Colorado -1.5 at Plus-Money
It's worth calling this out separately. A team priced at -189 on the moneyline being available at +125 on the -1.5 spread represents real expected-value upside. In the National Hockey League, heavy moneyline favourites win by two or more goals at a rate that typically prices the puck line well below +125. This looks generous - and Bally Bet is your best-price destination for it tonight.
Best Bets Summary
- Best single-game value: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+125, Bally Bet)
- Best underdog price: Minnesota Wild ML (+170, BetMGM)
- Best totals price: Over 6.5 (-104, FanDuel)
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