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Predators vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 18 times.
• So far this season, 22 games Minnesota has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.4 goals per game, 0.08999999999999986 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -125

• The Predators have won 44.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (11-14).
• Nashville is 9-13 (winning 40.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.6% to win.

Wild Moneyline: +105

• Minnesota has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 18 times).
• When the Wild’s moneyline odds are +105 or longer, they have won six games out of 15 opportunities.
• Minnesota has a 48.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Minnesota 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 38 points in 44 games.
• With 14 goals and 19 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 33 points (0.8 per game).
• Through 40 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 30 points (eight goals and 22 assists).
• In the 34 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 31st in the league.

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov is a key offensive option for Minnesota, with 50 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games.
• Matthew Boldy is pivotal for Minnesota’s offense with 39 total points (0.9 per game), including 17 goals and 22 assists through 45 games.
• Minnesota’s Marco Rossi has 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) this season.
• Filip Gustavsson has a record of 18-9-3 in 31 games this season, conceding 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 833 saves and a .914 save percentage, 12th in the league.

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Nashville vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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