Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Red Wings

The Minnesota Wild meet the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, April 5.

It’s time to side with the Wild to record a victory over the Red Wings. The road team should have the upper hand and the -115 for our Moneyline prediction looks a generous price.

Minnesota Wild won their previous game 4-1. This road victory at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators was their second on the spin. Ryan Hartman registered two goals, with Jonas Brodin and Jacob Middleton also finding the net. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt was red hot in the net, stopping 33 shots (.971).

Detroit Red Wings have lost three consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 4-1 road defeat against New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Red Wings had 32 shots and David Perron scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Wild and the Red Wings saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Xcel Energy Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Wild have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-15-6	2.7	.903	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

Cam Talbot (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-6	3.2	.883	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 35.0 shots on goal, with a 11.6% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.1 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

Ryan Hartman is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Mats Zuccarello racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.20 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, while Patrick Kane is next in line after registering 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.89 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Minnesota Wild to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy -115 is available when it comes to this pick.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Wild vs Red Wings stats:

• Wild have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Wild have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Wild have won 2 consecutive games.
• Red Wings have lost 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Red Wings have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Red Wings have lost their last 3 games at home.
• Red Wings have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Wild.

Wild Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, Minnesota can be backed at a greater price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider Match Winner & Total Goals, Winning Margin and 3-Way Moneyline.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex DeBrincat Over 3.5 Shots -118

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings) has had Over 3.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. There is odds of -118 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 5 - 2 Red Wings

There are betting odds of +1600 that the Wild land a 5-2 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Red Wings

1-0

Wild

+5000

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Wild

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

2-1

Wild

+1400

Red Wings

+1400

3-0

Wild

+3000

Red Wings

+3500

3-1

Wild

+1800

Red Wings

+2000

3-2

Wild

+800

Red Wings

+850

4-0

Wild

+4000

Red Wings

+4500

4-1

Wild

+1500

Red Wings

+1800

4-2

Wild

+1500

Red Wings

+1700

4-3

Wild

+1000

Red Wings

+1050

5-0

Wild

+6600

Red Wings

+8000

5-1

Wild

+2400

Red Wings

+3000

5-2

Wild

+1600

Red Wings

+1900

5-3

Wild

+2200

Red Wings

+2500

5-4

Wild

+1900

Red Wings

+2000

6-0

Wild

+10000

Red Wings

+13000

6-1

Wild

+5500

Red Wings

+7000

6-2

Wild

+2900

Red Wings

+4000

6-3

Wild

+2800

Red Wings

+3400

6-4

Wild

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

6-5

Wild

+5000

Red Wings

+5000

7-1

Wild

+9000

Red Wings

+12000

7-2

Wild

+7500

Red Wings

+10000

7-3

Wild

+5500

Red Wings

+6600

7-4

Wild

+6000

Red Wings

+7500

7-5

Wild

+10000

Red Wings

+11000

7-6

Wild

+11000

Red Wings

+12000

8-4

Wild

+11000

Red Wings

+13000

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Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The betting odds about Detroit Red Wings winning is +106, with Minnesota Wild priced up at -128 to achieve victory. The sportsbooks award a 56% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +108.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Wild

-128

Red Wings

+106

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+125

Tie

+310

Red Wings

+175

Puck Line

Wild -1.5

+190

Red Wings +1.5

-238

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 35
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 32.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.4
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

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