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Wild vs. Senators Prediction: Ottawa Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/1/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators matchup.
The Ottawa Senators will face the Minnesota Wild, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Senators as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Minnesota-Ottawa game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Senators are more likely to win, while the Wild have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Senators predictions page.
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Wild vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Senators a 54% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Senators Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-210) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -142 |
| Total | o5.5 (+106) | u5.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Wild vs. Senators Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Wild vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Senators Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Senators?
According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Senators.
Our projections give Boldy a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Wild star is a 35.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.1% |
| Joel Ek | 6.4% |
| Marco Rossi | 6.0% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.6% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.6% |
| Josh Norris | 5.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 35.3% |
| Joel Ek | 32.2% |
| Marco Rossi | 28.7% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 33.5% |
| Josh Norris | 30.1% |
| Tim Stutzle | 28.1% |
Wild vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Senators and Wild at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Wild vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. Ottawa picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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