How to Pick the Predators vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 18

Published 12:36 pm Friday, January 17, 2025

How to Pick the Predators vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 18

Saturday’s NHL slate includes a contest between the Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article 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 to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 18 times this season.
  • This season, 22 of Minnesota’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • The total 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

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Predators Moneyline: -125

  • The Predators are 11-14 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Nashville is 9-13 (victorious in 40.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter.
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 55.6% in this contest.

Wild Moneyline: +105

  • 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 odds are +105 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
  • Minnesota’s implied probability to win this matchup 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 leading contributors this season with 38 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.7%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 33 points (14 goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • On 116 shots (for eight goals) and 22 assists, Roman Josi has created 30 points this season.
  • In the 34 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 31st in the league.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov has totaled 23 goals (0.6 per game) and dished out 27 assists (0.7 per game), averaging 3.2 shots per game and shooting 19.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Minnesota with 50 total points (1.3 per game).
  • Matthew Boldy’s 39 points this season, including 17 goals and 22 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Minnesota.
  • Marco Rossi has scored 17 goals and contributed 22 assists for Minnesota, giving him a 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
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)
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  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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