Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Senators

The Minnesota Wild square off against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, April 4.

The Senators are available at -118 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Wild and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Minnesota Wild claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 5-2 win occurred against Vancouver Canucks at Xcel Energy Center. Ryan Hartman and Matthew Boldy both registered two goals, with Kirill Kaprizov also finding the net. Goalie Filip Gustavsson had 30 saves (.938).

Ottawa Senators last game saw them claim a 4-1 home win over Buffalo Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre. There were four different goalscorers including Ridly Greig. Goalie Linus Ullmark played a starring role, stopping 21 shots (.955).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild beat the Sens in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

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

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-12-8	2.7	.891	3
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 35.0 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 3.2 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

Ryan Hartman is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Quinn Hughes recording 9 points which were all assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.20 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

The Sens have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 24.4 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

The top points scorer is Jordan Spence with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, while Brady Tkachuk is next best after registering 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 3.02 GAA with a .890 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by wagering Ottawa Senators on the Moneyline. They should get the better of their opponents in this NHL clash and our pick is available at odds of -118.

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 Senators stats:

• Senators have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Senators have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wild have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Wild have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Sens Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals bet as a way of backing Ottawa at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Over or Under as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Over 2.5 Shots -135

Matt Boldy (Wild) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -135 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 3 - 4 Senators

An exciting bet could be a 4-3 victory in favor of the Senators at odds of +1000. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Senators

1-0

Wild

+5000

Senators

+5000

2-0

Wild

+5000

Senators

+4500

2-1

Wild

+1400

Senators

+1400

3-0

Wild

+3400

Senators

+3000

3-1

Wild

+1900

Senators

+1800

3-2

Wild

+850

Senators

+850

4-0

Wild

+4500

Senators

+4000

4-1

Wild

+1700

Senators

+1500

4-2

Wild

+1600

Senators

+1500

4-3

Wild

+1050

Senators

+1000

5-0

Wild

+8000

Senators

+6600

5-1

Wild

+2800

Senators

+2400

5-2

Wild

+1800

Senators

+1600

5-3

Wild

+2400

Senators

+2200

5-4

Wild

+2000

Senators

+2000

6-0

Wild

+12000

Senators

+10000

6-1

Wild

+6600

Senators

+5500

6-2

Wild

+3500

Senators

+3000

6-3

Wild

+3300

Senators

+2900

6-4

Wild

+5000

Senators

+4500

6-5

Wild

+5000

Senators

+5000

7-0

Wild

+5000

Senators

+14000

7-1

Wild

+11000

Senators

+9000

7-2

Wild

+9000

Senators

+7500

7-3

Wild

+6600

Senators

+5500

7-4

Wild

+7000

Senators

+6600

7-5

Wild

+11000

Senators

+10000

7-6

Wild

+12000

Senators

+12000

8-1

Wild

+12000

Senators

+14000

8-2

Wild

+12000

Senators

+12500

8-3

Wild

+12000

Senators

+13000

8-4

Wild

+13000

Senators

+11000

8-5

Wild

+13000

Senators

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators 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.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Ottawa Senators at -120 whereas Minnesota Wild are -100. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 55% likely to claim a victory.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +108.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Wild

-100

Senators

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+163

Tie

+325

Senators

+130

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-250

Senators -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player and goalie props with the top gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 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 7.60 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 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 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 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 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 3.60 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 35
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 33.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 24.5
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 28.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 6.1

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