Stephen Nover's NHL Wednesday Top Ticket
(NHL) Colorado vs. Minnesota,
Money Line: 171.00 Minnesota (Home)
Result: Win
The Avalanche is a blistering 13-2 in their last 15 games. They are off a 5-4 road win against Minnesota this past Monday night.
But I'm going to get involved with the Wild at this generous price because the Wild are a great home team and will be extremely motivated for this matchup.

Minnesota had won 11 consecutive home contests before falling to the Avalanche. Among the Wild's home victories during this span were two against the Golden Knights and one against Colorado. 

The Wild outplayed the Avs in the first period and especially in the third period during Monday's contest. But they couldn't overcome a horrendous second period. 

This will be just Colorado's fourth away matchup during its last 16 games. So the majority of the Avs' hot 13-2 mark has occurred at home. Colorado is a far more mundane 8-6 in its last 14 road contests. 

The Avs are high-scoring, but Minnesota has the necessary defensive talent and schemes to frustrate them.