Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2025

The Capitals should be able to outscore the Wild in 60 minutes and our prediction is to therefore side with the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is a tempting +105 should you wish to follow suit.

Minnesota Wild previous game saw them claim a 5-3 home win over Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center. Marco Rossi bagged two goals, while Jonas Brodin, Mats Zuccarello and Declan Chisholm scored once. Goalie Filip Gustavsson stopped 43 shots (.935).

Washington Capitals were winners last time out. Their 3-1 victory against Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena was their fourth straight home triumph. Alexei Protas had two goals and Jakob Chychrun scored the other. Goalie Logan Thompson produced a great performance and had 26 saves (.963).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild beat the Caps when the teams last met. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Xcel Energy Center. In the past 8 games between the teams, the Wild have won six.

Starting Goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-1	3	.899	1
23/24	17-15-5	2.98	.895	2

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-3-1	2.9	.893	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 3.5 goals from 30.2 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

Marco Rossi is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Mats Zuccarello racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.23 goal against average with a .911 save percentage.

The Caps have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Jakob Chychrun with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Pierre-Luc Dubois is next in line after having 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.81 GAA with a .933 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by backing Washington Capitals on the 60-minute line. They should get the better of their opponents in this NHL encounter and our pick is available at +105.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the team, player and goalie stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Wild vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have won 25 of their last 37 games this season.
• Capitals have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Wild have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 48.8% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matthew Boldy Over 3.5 Shots +135

Matthew Boldy (Wild) has totaled Over 3.5 shots on goal in 2 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +135.

Latest Matthew Boldy Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+185

First

+1000

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 1 - 4 Capitals

The Capitals are available at +1150 to secure a 4-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Capitals

1-0

Wild

+5000

Capitals

+4500

2-0

Wild

+5000

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Wild

+1400

Capitals

+1200

3-0

Wild

+3500

Capitals

+2400

3-1

Wild

+2200

Capitals

+1600

3-2

Wild

+900

Capitals

+750

4-0

Wild

+5000

Capitals

+2800

4-1

Wild

+1900

Capitals

+1150

4-2

Wild

+1900

Capitals

+1400

4-3

Wild

+1200

Capitals

+1000

5-0

Wild

+10000

Capitals

+5000

5-1

Wild

+3500

Capitals

+1800

5-2

Wild

+2200

Capitals

+1400

5-3

Wild

+3000

Capitals

+2200

5-4

Wild

+2500

Capitals

+2200

6-0

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+7500

6-1

Wild

+9000

Capitals

+4500

6-2

Wild

+4500

Capitals

+2500

6-3

Wild

+4000

Capitals

+2800

6-4

Wild

+6600

Capitals

+5000

6-5

Wild

+6000

Capitals

+5500

7-0

Wild

+6000

Capitals

+12000

7-1

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+7500

7-2

Wild

+12500

Capitals

+6600

7-3

Wild

+8000

Capitals

+5000

7-4

Wild

+9000

Capitals

+6600

7-5

Wild

+13000

Capitals

+11000

7-6

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-1

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+12500

8-2

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+11000

8-3

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+12000

8-4

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+11000

8-5

Wild

+14000

Capitals

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Washington Capitals have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability due to their -167 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Minnesota Wild are least likely to win at +138.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. NHL fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -122.

If you think the Caps can open the scoring, they are the -140 favorites. If you expect the Wild to find the net first, then odds of -100 are available.

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

+138

Capitals

-167

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+225

Tie

+330

Capitals

-104

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-185

Capitals -1.5

+150

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Those interested in Alex Ovechkin to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +118. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +700.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+118

Anytime

+700

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+175

Anytime

+950

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

First

+185

Anytime

+1000

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+205

Anytime

+1100

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+215

Anytime

+1150

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Marco Rossi (Wild)

First

+265

Anytime

+1300

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+295

Anytime

+1500

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+295

Anytime

+1500

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Jakub Vrána (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+375

Anytime

+1800

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+375

Anytime

+1800

Lars Eller (Capitals)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Raddysh (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Frederick Gaudreau (Wild)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-179

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+125

Marco Rossi (Wild)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 19.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 29
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 19.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 29
• Giveaways: 12.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 23.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 31.7
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 22.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 32.1
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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