Xcel Energy Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Minnesota Wild and the visiting Nashville Predators on Saturday.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-2 victory for the Predators. 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
The Minnesota Wild are 41-24-8 so far on the season. The Nashville Predators, meanwhile, are 48-15-10. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Minnesota go 38-31-4 and the Predators go 36-36-1 on the totals. 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. 11-ranked Minnesota Wild and the No. 10-rated Nashville Predators in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 10-ranked offense, averaging 3.11 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.51 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 20.55% while the Predators defense kills off 82.44% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Nashville, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at +141 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Minnesota was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Kings. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville at Winnipeg, Sunday, March 25th
Minnesota home to Boston, Sunday, March 25th