On Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to match up with the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, read on.

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Predators vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 18 times this season.
• In Minnesota’s 45 games this season, 22 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.4 goals per game, 0.5899999999999999 less than the total set for this contest.
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -136

• The Predators have won 44.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-14).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter, Nashville has compiled an 8-10 record (winning 44.4% of its games).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 57.6% to win.

Wild Moneyline: +115

• Minnesota has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 18 times).
• The Wild have six wins in games when their odds are +115 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
• Minnesota’s implied probability to win is 46.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Minnesota 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, registering 38 points in 44 games.
• With 14 goals and 19 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 33 points (0.8 per game).
• With 30 points through 40 games (eight goals and 22 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 10 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 91 goals with 846 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov is a leading scorer for Minnesota, with 50 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games.
• Matthew Boldy is a top scorer for Minnesota, with 39 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 22 assists in 45 games.
• Marco Rossi has 17 goals and 22 assists for Nashville.
• Filip Gustavsson has an 18-9-3 record this season, with a .914 save percentage (12th in the league). In 31 games, he has 833 saves, and has allowed 78 goals (2.6 goals against average).

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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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