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
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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