- The Wild is a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Red Wings
- Red Wings vs. Wild Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Detroit Red Wings (31-16) visit Grand Casino Arena to take on the Minnesota Wild (28-14) on Jan. 22 in Saint Paul, MN. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 pm.
The Wild are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).
The Red Wings vs. Wild Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Red Wings vs. Wild Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Red Wings | +1.5 -210 | 6 +100 | +250 |
| Wild | -1.5 +170 | 6 -120 | -120 |
Red Wings vs Wild Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 67.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Red Wings vs Wild Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Red Wings will cover the spread with 63.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Red Wings Best Bets & Trends
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.90 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+6.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.55 Units / 25% ROI)
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.30 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 13 games (+10.95 Units / 75% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 25 games (+6.05 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 51% ROI)
Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Red Wings are 26-25 against the spread this NHL season (-0.1 Units / -0.13% ROI).
- Red Wings are 31-20 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.95 Units /16.1% ROI
- Red Wings are 24-23 when betting the Over for-0.95 Units / -1.68% ROI
- Red Wings are 23-24 when betting the Under for-2.9 Units /-5.19% ROI
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 28-23 against the spread this NHL season (+8.9 Units /11.42% ROI).
- Wild are 28-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -0.62% ROI
- Wild are 28-22 when betting the Over for+3.2 Units / 5.57% ROI
- Wild are 22-28 when betting the Under for-7.7 Units / -13.95% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Wild vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +100 |
| Alex Debrincat (DET) | +170 |
| Ryan Hartman (Min) | +220 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | +200 |
| Mats Zuccarello (Min) | +250 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Wild vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -125 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 1.5 +130 | 1.5 -175 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| James Van Riemsdyk (DET) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Wild vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 +100 | 3.5 -140 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +110 |
| James Van Riemsdyk (DET) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Red Wings are 31-20 (.608) this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 13-1 (.929) when leading after the first period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .743
The Red Wings are 21-10 (.677) when scoring a power play goal this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .586
The Red Wings are 26-15 (.634) when creating 14 or more high danger chances this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .532
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings
The Wild are 27-23 (.540) this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are winless (0-18) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .117
The Wild were 12-7 (.632) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
The Wild are 10-6 (.625) when tied after the first period this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings have scored on 18% of cycle chances while leading this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Red Wings have scored on 17% of cycle chances in the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have 5.3 rush chances per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.3
The Wild have scored on 7% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Wild have 1.4 rush chances per game in the third period this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings have allowed 0.1 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Red Wings allowed opponents to score on 19% of second chance opportunities last season — 10th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings had a .819 slot save percentage last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Red Wings have a .823 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild have 1,621 puck battle wins this season — most among NHL Teams
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