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 |
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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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