The Minnesota Wild look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Nashville Predators arrive at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Minnesota Wild as -160 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Wild to win this game 3-2.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
38-13-6 Minnesota battles the Predators, currently with a 27-21-8 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 28-21-8 for the Wild and 28-24-4 for the Predators. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Nashville injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 4-ranked Minnesota Wild and the No. 18-rated Nashville Predators in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.33 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.7 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 21.66% while the Predators defense kills off 82.02% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Nashville was a 5-3 Sportsbook at home against the Stars. Bettors on Nashville at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Wild were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at -154 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville at Columbus, Sunday, February 19th
Minnesota home to Chicago, Tuesday, February 21st