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Opening odds for Avalanche vs. Wild 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff second-round series

Opening odds for Avalanche vs. Wild 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff second-round series

NHL DraftKings Sportsbook Insights

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By: Ciaran Doyle

The first round of the NHL playoffs is in the books for both the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Colorado took care of business with a 4-0 series sweep over the L.A. Kings, while Minnesota took down the Dallas Stars in six games. Now we look ahead to a mouthwatering matchup in the second round of the Western Conference.

Avalanche vs. Wild Opening Odds

Looking at the odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, the Avalanche are clear favorites to win this series at -205 odds. The Wild are +170 to advance to the Western Conference Final.

Game 1 will be played in Colorado on Monday, with the Avalanche listed as -170 favorites on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Wild are +142 underdogs, with the goals total set at O/U 5.5.

Get ready for an epic showdown in the West.

Ciaran Doyle

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