Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/25/2024]

The Minnesota Wild will take on the Nashville Predators in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Predators vs. Wild matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Predators vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Predators and Wild 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 54% chance of defeating the Predators.

According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Today's Nashville vs. Minnesota betting preview is presented by BetMGM Sportsbook, which has a Bet $5, Get $158 in Bonus Bets promo for new users.

Predators vs. Wild Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Predators	Wild
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+205)
Moneyline	+100	-118
Total	o6 (-105)	u6 (-115)

• The Wild are -1.5 favorites against the Predators, with +205 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -250.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -118. That means you can risk $118 to win $100 for a total payout of $218 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100 for a total payout of $200 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Predators vs. Wild Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild -1.5	+205
Moneyline	Wild	-118
Total	Under 6	-115

Even though the Predators are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Predators vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Predators vs. Wild?

According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Wild.

Our projections give Kaprizov a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 46.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	8.0%
Gustav Nyquist	5.1%
Ryan O'Reilly	4.7%
Roman Josi	4.3%
Luke Evangelista	3.3%

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	9.3%
Matt Boldy	6.8%
Ryan Hartman	6.5%
Joel Ek	5.2%
Mats Zuccarello	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	38.5%
Gustav Nyquist	25.0%
Ryan O'Reilly	24.6%
Roman Josi	21.1%
Luke Evangelista	17.6%

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	46.8%
Matt Boldy	34.3%
Ryan Hartman	29.6%
Joel Ek	28.1%
Mats Zuccarello	22.3%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before the Predators vs. Wild on Thursday January 25, 2024.

Predators vs. Wild Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Wild and Predators at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Thursday January 25, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

Our full coverage of Predators vs. Wild includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

How to Bet on Predators vs. Wild

Enjoy Dimers and want to keep the site free? Every time you sign up and bet with a sportsbook featured here, we get paid a small fee.

These fees help us keep Dimers free for all sports fans. So, if you like what you see, support us by joining one of our legal sports betting partners below.

Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's Predators vs. Wild matchup, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

Dimers' picks are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods. While our Predators vs. Wild picks can help you make informed decisions, it's important that you gamble responsibly and manage your finances effectively.

For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

When you click or tap on a link on Dimers that goes to a third-party website that we have a commercial relationship with (such as a sportsbook), we may get a referral fee at no additional cost to you.

More on NHL

Stay updated with the most recent NHL betting news and our data-led NHL picks and parlays all season long. Plus, our Stanley Cup odds give you the most up-to-date predictions and the best available odds on the Stanley Cup winner.