Should you wager on Mikko Rantanen to score a goal when the Carolina Hurricanes and the Minnesota Wild go head to head on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET? In the piece below, we analyze all the numbers you need to know before putting any money down.

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Will Mikko Rantanen score a goal against the Wild?

Odds to score a goal this game: +160 (Bet $10 to win $16.00 if he scores a goal)

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Rantanen stats and insights

• In 18 of 54 games this season, Rantanen has scored — and five times he scored multiple goals.
• He has taken five shots in two games against the Wild this season, and has scored one goal.
• On the power play he has eight goals, plus 11 assists.
• He has a 17.0% shooting percentage, attempting 2.8 shots per game.

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Wild defensive stats

• On defense, the Wild are allowing 153 total goals (2.8 per game) which ranks 12th in the league.
• So far this season, the Wild have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 18.9 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.

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Rantanen recent games

Hurricanes vs. Wild game info

• Game Day: Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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