The Minnesota Wild (27-14-4, fourth in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Nashville Predators (15-22-7, 14th in the Western Conference), on Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Saturday's matchup.
The Wild have scored 30 goals during their past 10 games, while allowing 30 goals. A total of 22 power-play opportunities during that time have netted six power-play goals (27.3%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.
Predators vs. Wild Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Predators 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-197)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have gone 3-7-10 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 15-22-7.
- Nashville is 3-4-7 (13 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Predators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville has finished 2-8-6 in the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 10 points).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals 19 times, and are 13-5-1 in those games (to record 27 points).
- In the 15 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 5-7-3 record (13 points).
- In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 8-8-4 (20 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 7-14-3 to record 17 points.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (27-14-4 overall) have posted a record of 6-4-10 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- Minnesota has earned 18 points (8-3-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Wild scored only one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-10-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Wild have scored three or more goals in 29 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
- This season, Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 10-3-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 13-3-2 (28 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Wild went 14-11-2 in those matchups (30 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2.45 | Goals Scored | 2.96 | 18th |
| 18th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 10th |
| 9th | 29.3 | Shots | 28 | 18th |
| 22nd | 29 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| 19th | 19.84% | Power Play % | 19.47% | 21st |
| 4th | 83.08% | Penalty Kill % | 70.91% | 30th |
Predators vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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