The Minnesota Wild (22-11-4) welcome the Nashville Predators (11-18-7) to the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night in what promises to be a compelling Central Division matchup.
The Wild enter the contest riding strong defensive performances, having allowed just five goals in their last two games while maintaining one of the NHL's best goals-against averages at 2.68 per game.
Minnesota's success has been anchored by the dynamic offensive duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who have combined for 36 goals and 45 assists this season.
The Predators, meanwhile, have struggled to find their rhythm, averaging just 2.44 goals per game despite solid performances from Filip Forsberg, Jonathan Marchessault, and Steven Stamkos, who have collectively contributed 33 goals and 45 assists.
The contrast between Minnesota's stifling defense, led by standouts Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton, and Nashville's offensive challenges could prove decisive in this matchup.
As these division rivals prepare to face off, the spotlight will be on Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, whose .923 save percentage and 2.25 goals-against average have been instrumental in Minnesota's success this season.
Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators: who will win?
For tonight's Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Wild a 67.33% chance of defeating the Predators.
Minnesota Wild: 67.33% win probability
- Strong divisional position (2nd in Central Division with 48 points)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (108 goals for vs Predators' 88)
- Better defensive record (101 goals against vs Predators' 117)
Nashville Predators: 32.67% win probability
- Poor overall record (11 wins in 37 games, 7th in Central Division)
- Struggling offense (Only 88 goals scored, lowest in Central Division)
- Recent poor form (LLWWL in last 5 games, showing inconsistency)
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Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators odds
| Minnesota Wild | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -160 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +136 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Minnesota Wild have won 22 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The Nashville Predators have won 11 out of 37 matches this season.
- 3With 48 points, the Minnesota Wild holds the 3rd position in the league standings.
- 4Nashville Predators's 29 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators form
Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators head to head
Minnesota Wild
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Nashville Predators
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Dec 1, 2024
Minnesota Wild
3 : 2
Nashville Predators
Mar 10, 2024
Minnesota Wild
4 : 3
Nashville Predators
Mar 1, 2024
Nashville Predators
6 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Jan 26, 2024
Minnesota Wild
2 : 3
Nashville Predators
Dec 1, 2023
Nashville Predators
1 : 6
Minnesota Wild
Apr 14, 2023
Nashville Predators
4 : 3
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