The Minnesota Wild (19-9-5) will attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they play the Washington Capitals (18-10-4) at home on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.

The Capitals' offense has totaled 35 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has given up 19 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (19.2%). They are 7-1-2 over those contests.

Wild vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Wild 4, Capitals 3.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (-122)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild are 6-5-11 in overtime contests on their way to a 19-9-5 overall record.
Minnesota is 5-1-4 (14 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
The seven times this season the Wild finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-4-2 (four points).
Minnesota has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
The Wild are 15-2-2 in the 19 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 32 points).
In the 11 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to record 14 points.
In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-3-3 (15 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 12-6-2 (26 points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have posted a record of 1-4-5 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 18-10-4.
Washington has earned eight points (4-3-0) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Capitals recorded only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
Washington has earned six points (2-1-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 21 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
This season, Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and registered 18 points with a record of 9-2-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Capitals finished 8-2-2 in those matchups (18 points).

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