Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks: Winning Game Angles

The Nashville Predators are looking to make a statement at home against the Minnesota Wild. Nashville has scored an average of nearly 3 goals a game this season, which is pretty solid but just shy of what Minnesota has managed. The Predators have a mixed record, winning about a third of their games in regulation, so they can be a bit hit or miss. The main risk is that both teams allow a similar number of shots, so the game could swing either way. Still, with Nashville playing on home ice, there's a good chance they can pull ahead in the second period.

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild: Over 6.5 Total Goals (+114)

The odds for over 6.5 total goals in the game between Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild is sitting at +114, which looks appealing. Both teams have shown they can score, with Minnesota averaging 3.27 goals a game, which is above the league average. Nashville isn't far behind, scoring nearly 3 goals per game. With both teams often taking a good number of shots, it's likely we'll see plenty of chances. This matchup could be tighter than it seems, but the goal-scoring potential makes the over a fun pick.

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild: Nashville Predators 3rd Period Moneyline (+112)

The Nashville Predators have been solid at home, and playing at Bridgestone Arena gives them a nice boost. In their recent games, they've been scoring about 2.95 goals per game, which is pretty good, but it's still below what the Minnesota Wild are putting up at 3.27 goals per game. However, they can put up a fight and have a decent chance in the third period. The biggest risk is that the Predators have not been the best at closing out games, but with the right push at home, they could take this one.

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild: Juuse Saros Over 25.5 Saves (-114)

For Juuse Saros to make over 25.5 saves tonight, the Predators need to keep the Wild's shots coming. Minnesota is scoring well this season, averaging 3.27 goals a game, which could lead to plenty of chances for Saros to stop the puck. Nashville has allowed a bit more than they've shot at their opponents, so they could be busy on defense. The risk here is that both teams are pretty close in overall play, making it hard to predict exactly how many shots will happen. Still, with Minnesota's strong attacking form and Saros being a solid goalie, there's a good chance he'll get the saves needed to hit that mark.

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild: Brady Skjei Over 1.5 Blocked Shots (+115)

Brady Skjei is likely to step up in this matchup against the Nashville Predators. The Predators allow quite a few shots, averaging almost 30 per game, which gives Skjei a solid chance to get in the way of some of those attempts. With the Predators scoring nearly three goals a game, they will be putting pressure on the Wild's defense, making it even more likely for Skjei to block a couple of shots. The bet on Skjei blocking over 1.5 shots seems promising, but there's a risk since the teams are closely matched in their overall shot statistics. Still, with the pace of the game expected to be high, Skjei should have the opportunities to reach that number.

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild: Filip Forsberg Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (+132)

For Filip Forsberg to have under 2.5 shots on goal tonight, he needs to be less active in shooting than usual. The Nashville Predators have been scoring less than most teams this season, averaging just under three goals a game. Plus, they've been taking slightly fewer shots than they allow, which could mean fewer chances for Forsberg to shoot. On the other hand, the Minnesota Wild are not just good at scoring but also at keeping shots away from their net. They allow about the same number of shots as they take, so there's a good chance they pressure Forsberg and limit his opportunities. The biggest risk is that Forsberg could still find his way to a few shots if the game opens up, but our numbers suggest he'll likely stay under.

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