How to Pick the Wild vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31

Published 11:44 pm Monday, December 30, 2024

The contest between the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Wild vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • This season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 17 times.
  • A total of 15 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.3 goals per game, 0.23000000000000043 less than the total set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 5.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -162

  • In the 24 times this season the Wild have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 17-7 in those games.
  • Minnesota is 9-3 (victorious in 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Wild have a 61.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +136

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 15 times this season, and won twice.
  • The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +136 or longer (in four chances).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win is 42.4% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Nashville 2

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s top contributors this season with 50 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 19.2%.
  • Having scored 13 goals and adding 18 assists, Matthew Boldy is an important piece of the offense for Minnesota through 37 games.
  • Through 37 games, Marco Rossi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Minnesota. He has 29 points (12 goals and 17 assists).
  • In 25 games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (16-6-3) has given up 56 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 30 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded nine goals and 21 assists in 37 games (playing 18:48 per game).
  • Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 26 total points (0.7 per game), with 13 goals and 13 assists.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) this season.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 8-16-6 this season, amassing 758 saves and giving up 82 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .902 save percentage (29th in the league).

Wild’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/23/2024 Blackhawks W 4-3 Home -224
12/27/2024 Stars W 3-2 Away +176
12/29/2024 Senators L 3-1 Home -163
12/31/2024 Predators Home -162
1/2/2025 Capitals Away
1/4/2025 Hurricanes Away
1/7/2025 Blues Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/23/2024 Hurricanes W 5-2 Home +105
12/27/2024 Blues L 7-4 Away -139
12/30/2024 Jets L 3-0 Away +105
12/31/2024 Wild Away +136
1/3/2025 Canucks Away
1/4/2025 Flames Away
1/7/2025 Jets Away

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Minnesota vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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