How to Pick the Predators vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 18
Published 12:33 pm Friday, January 17, 2025
Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this contest.
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Predators vs. Wild Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- This season, 18 of Nashville’s 44 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals.
- So far this season, 22 games Minnesota has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
- The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.1 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.45) and the Wild (2.96).
- This game’s total is 0.4 less than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -125
- The Predators have won 44.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-14).
- When it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter, Nashville is 9-13 (winning 40.9% of the time).
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.6% to win.
Wild Moneyline: +105
- In 18 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Minnesota has pulled off the upset seven times.
- The Wild have won six games with moneyline odds of +105 or longer (in 15 such games).
- Minnesota’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 48.8% to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Minnesota 3
Predators Points Leaders
- With 13 goals and 25 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (38 points).
- With 14 goals and 19 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the top offensive options for Nashville with his 33 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 40 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 30 points (eight goals and 22 assists).
- Across 34 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 10-18-6. During those games, he’s allowed 91 goals while recording 846 saves.
Wild Points Leaders
- Kirill Kaprizov is a leading scorer for Minnesota, with 50 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games.
- Matthew Boldy’s 39 points this season, including 17 goals and 22 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Minnesota.
- Minnesota’s Marco Rossi has 39 points, courtesy of 17 goals (second on team) and 22 assists (second).
- Minnesota’s Filip Gustavsson is 18-9-3 this season, amassing 833 saves and allowing 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .914 save percentage (12th in the league).
Predators’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/11/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home | -143 |
1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home | +112 |
1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home | -293 |
1/18/2025 | Wild | – | Home | -125 |
1/21/2025 | Sharks | – | Home | – |
1/23/2025 | Sharks | – | Away | – |
1/25/2025 | Ducks | – | Away | – |
Wild’s Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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1/11/2025 | Sharks | W 3-1 | Away | -194 |
1/12/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Away | +169 |
1/15/2025 | Oilers | L 5-3 | Home | +187 |
1/18/2025 | Predators | – | Away | +105 |
1/20/2025 | Avalanche | – | Away | – |
1/23/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | – | Home | – |
1/25/2025 | Flames | – | Home | – |
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Nashville vs. Minnesota Game Info
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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