March 11, 2025 – The NHL schedule tonight features 11 games, offering some exciting matchups. Here’s a closer look at a couple of games to watch, including the high-scoring showdown between Colorado and Minnesota, and a potential breakout performance from Quinn Hughes in Vancouver.
Featured Picks
- Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Over 5.5 (-130)
- Quinn Hughes Over 1.5 Points (+120)
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center
Expect a goal-filled game when the Colorado Avalanche meet the Minnesota Wild tonight. With odds of -130 for over 5.5 goals, this presents a great opportunity for value, especially when considering Colorado’s recent offensive surge.
In their last five games, the Avalanche have been on fire, averaging nearly six goals per game. Meanwhile, the Wild, though not matching Colorado’s offensive output, have allowed an average of 4.3 goals per game in their last five home losses.
The Avalanche have been involved in high-scoring games, with their last five matchups averaging 6.1 goals per game. With their potent attack and Minnesota’s defensive struggles, this game has all the makings of a high-scoring affair. We believe this game will exceed 5.5 goals, so we’re confident in laying down the -130 juice on the over.
Pick: Avalanche/Wild Over 5.5 (-130)
Montreal Canadiens vs. Vancouver Canucks
Game Time: 10:00 PM ET at Rogers Arena
Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks’ standout defenseman and top scorer with 60 points this season, is overdue for a return to form after failing to register a point in the last two games. Vancouver will look to get back on track at home against the Montreal Canadiens.
Hughes has a strong history against the Canadiens, with 19 assists in 18 career games against them. While Hughes hasn’t scored a goal against Montreal, his assist-heavy style makes him a prime candidate for multiple points tonight. We expect Hughes to exceed 1.5 points at +120 odds.
With the Canucks going 5-1 in their last six home games, they’ll rely on Hughes to lead the charge in this Canadian rivalry.
Pick: Quinn Hughes Over 1.5 Points (+120)
Both of these matchups offer exciting opportunities for betting, with Colorado’s offensive firepower and Hughes’ potential for a strong performance leading the way tonight.