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

If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 18 times this season.
  • In Minnesota’s 45 games this season, 22 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
  • The over/under for this game (6) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.45) and the Wild (2.96).
  • This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -136

  • The Predators are 11-14 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Nashville is 8-10 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter (44.4% win percentage).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 57.6% to win.

Wild Moneyline: +115

  • Minnesota has seven wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 18 times).
  • The Wild have six wins in games when their moneyline odds are +115 or longer (in 15 such games).
  • Minnesota has a 46.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Minnesota 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up 38 points in 44 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with 33 total points (14 goals and 19 assists) to his name.
  • Roman Josi has contributed 30 points for Nashville in 40 games this season, scoring on 6.9% of his shots and putting up eight goals and 22 assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 10 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 91 goals with 846 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov’s 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games give him 50 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Minnesota’s Matthew Boldy has racked up 39 total points (0.9 per game), with 17 goals and 22 assists.
  • Minnesota’s Marco Rossi has 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) this season.
  • Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 18-9-3 on the season, giving up 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 -136
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 +115
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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