How to Pick the Predators vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 18

Published 11:36 am Friday, January 17, 2025

There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Nashville Predators squaring off against the Minnesota Wild at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 18. To get you prepared to make a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Predators vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 18 times this season.
  • So far this season, 22 games Minnesota has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.4 goals per game, 0.08999999999999986 less than the total set for this contest.
  • The 5.9 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.4 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -125

  • The Predators are 11-14 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Nashville is 9-13 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter (40.9% win percentage).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.6% to win.

Wild Moneyline: +105

  • In 18 games as the moneyline underdog, Minnesota has achieved the upset seven times.
  • The Wild have six wins in games when their odds are +105 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
  • Minnesota’s implied probability to win this game is 48.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Minnesota 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 38 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.7%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 19 assists for Nashville to compile 33 total points (0.8 per game).
  • On 116 shots (for eight goals) and 22 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 30 points this season.
  • Juuse Saros (10-18-6) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Nashville.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov is an important part of the offense for Minnesota, with 50 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games.
  • Matthew Boldy has made a big impact for Minnesota this season with 39 points, thanks to 17 goals and 22 assists.
  • Marco Rossi has 17 goals and 22 assists, for a season point total of 39.
  • Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 18-9-3 on the season, allowing 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 833 saves 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)
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  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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