- The Wild are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Wild vs. Predators Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | FDSN | FWIX
The Minnesota Wild (33-14) visit Bridgestone Arena to take on the Nashville Predators (26-23) on Feb. 4 in Nashville, TN. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Wild are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Wild vs. Predators Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Predators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Wild | -1.5 +180 | 6.5 -110 | -130 |
| Predators | +1.5 -220 | 6.5 -110 | +105 |
Wild vs Predators Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 58.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Predators Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 51.8% 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
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.60 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+12.35 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 13 games (+10.70 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+8.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+8.30 Units / 30% ROI)
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.25 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+6.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.55 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 40% ROI)
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 30-27 against the spread this NHL season (+7.25 Units / 8.52% ROI).
- Wild are 33-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units /4.7% ROI
- Wild are 33-23 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 11.01% ROI
- Wild are 23-33 when betting the Under for -11.9 Units /-19.35% ROI
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 28-27 against the spread this NHL season (-7.2 Units /-7.8% ROI).
- Predators are 26-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.08% ROI
- Predators are 29-25 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 1.95% ROI
- Predators are 25-29 when betting the Under for -6.55 Units / -10.92% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Predators vs Wild
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +110 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | +150 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +170 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | +185 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) | +200 |
| Ryan O'Reilly (NAS) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Predators vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 1.5 +140 | 1.5 -190 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Luke Evangelista (NAS) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Predators vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 +105 | 3.5 -145 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -165 |
| Luke Evangelista (NAS) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Wild were undefeated (28-0) when leading after the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Wild were 27-14 (.659) when creating 14 or more high danger chances last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .568
The Wild were 27-11 (.711) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635
The Wild were 20-9 (.690) when outshooting their opponents last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .553
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 12-24 (.333) when recording less than 30 shots on goal last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .467
The Predators were 4-37 (.098) when trailing after the second period last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Predators were 19-42 (.311) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild had 1.8 rush chances per game in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Wild averaged 0.2 high danger chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild averaged 2.95 expected goals per game last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators averaged 0.04 expected goals per game while shorthanded last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Predators scored on 7% of cycle chances while tied last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
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 allowed 4 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations last season — 3rd most among NHL Teams
The Wild allowed 0.9 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Wild allowed 0.04 expected goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators had 480 successful stick checks in the first period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Predators allowed 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Predators had 2,616 puck battle wins last season — 4th most among NHL Teams
The Predators allowed 16.4 high danger chances per game last season — 8th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
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