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).

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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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