- The Wild are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Wild vs. Predators Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MWHN | ESPN+
The Minnesota Wild (0-0) visit Bridgestone Arena to take on the Nashville Predators (0-0) on Oct. 1 in Nashville, TN. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Wild are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Wild vs. Predators Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Wild vs. Predators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Wild | -1.5 +165 | 6 -105 | -145 |
| Predators | +1.5 -200 | 6 -115 | +120 |
Wild vs Predators Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 56.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Predators Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 65.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+11.45 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 away games (+10.35 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+8.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.45 Units / 113% ROI)
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.95 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.90 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 20 games (+6.15 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.75 Units / 16% ROI)
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Wild were 44-34 (.564) last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 88-71 (.553) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild were 7-9 (.438) when tied after the second period last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild were 19-14 (.576) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .507
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Predators were 36-43 (.456) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 65-95 (.406) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 13-5 (.722) when tied after the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 25-35 (.417) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .461
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Wild had 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild have averaged 0.2 high danger chances per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild have 1.7 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators scored on 27% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Predators had 1.5 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Predators scored on 10% of rush chances last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Predators scored on 9% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 5% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Predators allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Predators allowed 0.6 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Predators allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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