Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Predators

The Minnesota Wild square off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, April 11.

There might not be lots of goals when the Wild meet the Predators. There’s a case to be made for Under 6.5 goals considering the odds of -132 available.

Minnesota Wild lost on the road in their previous game. Dallas Stars won 5-4 at American Airlines Center. Kirill Kaprizov registered two goals, with Quinn Hughes and Ryan Hartman also finding the net.

Nashville Predators have suffered two home losses in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 4-1 on the road against Utah Mammoth. Predators had 30 shots and Erik Haula scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Bridgestone Arena, they recorded a 6-5 win over the Predators. The Wild have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Justus Annunen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-12-2	2.7	.906	1
23/24	8-4-1	2.25	.928	2

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 15.9% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.1 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Ryan Hartman is the top points scorer with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, with Mats Zuccarello racking up 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.53 goal against average with a .870 save percentage.

The Predators have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.5%.

The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, while Roman Josi is next best after having 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.07 GAA with a .893 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Step into Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think odds of -132 are really appealing when it comes to going under the total line. The two teams combined might struggle to keep the scoreboard ticking over in this NHL clash.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Wild vs Predators stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Wild games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Predators games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Predators games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Predators games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

Bettors in search of a larger potential return on their Total wager can look to go under a different number of goals. This is achieved by moving the line until you’re happy with the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Forsberg Under 3.5 Shots -164

Filip Forsberg (Predators) has recorded Under 3.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Shots on Goal line and this is priced at -164.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 2 - 4 Predators

An exciting bet could be a 4-2 victory in favor of the Predators at odds of +1600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Predators

1-0

Wild

+5500

Predators

+5500

2-0

Wild

+5000

Predators

+5000

2-1

Wild

+1500

Predators

+1500

3-0

Wild

+3400

Predators

+3400

3-1

Wild

+1900

Predators

+1900

3-2

Wild

+850

Predators

+850

4-0

Wild

+4000

Predators

+4500

4-1

Wild

+1600

Predators

+1700

4-2

Wild

+1500

Predators

+1600

4-3

Wild

+1000

Predators

+1000

5-0

Wild

+7000

Predators

+8000

5-1

Wild

+2500

Predators

+2800

5-2

Wild

+1600

Predators

+1800

5-3

Wild

+2200

Predators

+2400

5-4

Wild

+1900

Predators

+1900

6-0

Wild

+10000

Predators

+12000

6-1

Wild

+5500

Predators

+6600

6-2

Wild

+3000

Predators

+3400

6-3

Wild

+2800

Predators

+3000

6-4

Wild

+4500

Predators

+4500

6-5

Wild

+4500

Predators

+4500

7-1

Wild

+9000

Predators

+11000

7-2

Wild

+7500

Predators

+9000

7-3

Wild

+5500

Predators

+6000

7-4

Wild

+6000

Predators

+6600

7-5

Wild

+10000

Predators

+10000

7-6

Wild

+11000

Predators

+11000

8-2

Wild

+13000

Predators

+15000

8-3

Wild

+13000

Predators

+15000

8-4

Wild

+11000

Predators

+12000

8-5

Wild

+13000

Predators

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators 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 sportsbooks have Minnesota Wild at -130 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 56% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +108 about Nashville Predators.

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 +104.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Wild

-130

Predators

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+138

Tie

+320

Predators

+155

Puck Line

Wild -1.5

+172

Predators +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

If you have a view on Goalscorers, Assists, Shots on Goal, Powerplay Points, Blocked Shots or Saves, then the goalie and player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

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Minnesota Wild Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 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 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 5

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