Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche u5.5 – Sun January 4th 2009 8:05p
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The Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche are two of the NHLs lowest scoring teams, and nothing should change here this evening.

The Wild have scored 2.2 GPG in away contests this season, and in their L/6 road games have scored a total of 7 goals . Their saving grace has been a top tier defense, that is allowing just 2.2 GPG against .

The Colorado Avs have scored an average of 2.7 GPG, and are allowing just 2.7 GPG at home this season. The Avs biggest problems of late has come with the man advantage as they have failed to convert on their L/15 opportunities.

I expect both teams futile and inconsistent offenses to continue to find ways to remain inept, and for this confrontation to stay on the low side of the number.

Final notes & Key Trends: Under is 20-8-9 in Wild last 37 vs. Western Conference. Under is 10-4-4 in the last 18 meetings. Under is 7-2 in Avalanche last 9 vs. Northwest. Play UNDER

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