Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Wild

The Nashville Predators clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

We’re keeping our prediction simple which is the Wild to secure a victory in 60 minutes. The home team should have the edge over the Predators and the 3-Way Moneyline offers an attractive -128.

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Nashville Predators beat New York Rangers in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Bridgestone Arena. Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg each scored one goal. Goalie Justus Annunen had 16 saves (.941).

Minnesota Wild lost their last game, being beaten at home to Colorado Avalanche 5-1 at Xcel Energy Center. Wild had 29 shots and Ryan Hartman scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Wild claim a 3-2 win over the Predators at Xcel Energy Center. It’s been six Wild wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-11-3	3	.897	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Filip Gustavsson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-8-3	2.5	.913	3
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.7 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

Ryan O'Reilly is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, with Steven Stamkos recording 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.66 goal against average with a .914 save percentage.

The Wild have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.4 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.9%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next in line after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 1.68 GAA with a .937 SV%, including one shutout.

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can bet on Minnesota Wild to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at an attractive -128.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Predators vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wild have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Predators have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Predators have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Wild have won 6 of their last 10 games against Predators.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

The Match Winner & Total Goals option not only gives you a chance to back Minnesota to win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Michael Bunting Over 1.5 Shots -161

Michael Bunting (Predators) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -161 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Michael Bunting Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+400

First

+2500

Assists

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 2 - 4 Wild

We’re predicting the Wild to land a 4-2 victory and this is available at +1300. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Wild

1-0

Predators

+6000

Wild

+5000

2-0

Predators

+6000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Predators

+1700

Wild

+1300

3-0

Predators

+4500

Wild

+2400

3-1

Predators

+2500

Wild

+1500

3-2

Predators

+1050

Wild

+800

4-0

Predators

+6600

Wild

+2800

4-1

Predators

+2400

Wild

+1150

4-2

Predators

+2200

Wild

+1300

4-3

Predators

+1200

Wild

+950

5-0

Predators

+12000

Wild

+4500

5-1

Predators

+4500

Wild

+1700

5-2

Predators

+2500

Wild

+1300

5-3

Predators

+3000

Wild

+2000

5-4

Predators

+2400

Wild

+1900

6-0

Predators

+2400

Wild

+6600

6-1

Predators

+11000

Wild

+3500

6-2

Predators

+5500

Wild

+2200

6-3

Predators

+4500

Wild

+2400

6-4

Predators

+6000

Wild

+4000

6-5

Predators

+5500

Wild

+5000

7-0

Predators

+5500

Wild

+10000

7-1

Predators

+5500

Wild

+6000

7-2

Predators

+14000

Wild

+5000

7-3

Predators

+9000

Wild

+4500

7-4

Predators

+9000

Wild

+5500

7-5

Predators

+12500

Wild

+10000

7-6

Predators

+13000

Wild

+11000

8-1

Predators

+13000

Wild

+10000

8-2

Predators

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-3

Predators

+13000

Wild

+10000

8-4

Predators

+13000

Wild

+10000

8-5

Predators

+13000

Wild

+12500

9-2

Predators

+13000

Wild

+14000

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Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild 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.

The sportsbooks have Minnesota Wild at -192 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Nashville Predators are trading at +160.

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 +112.

The best betting apps provide an extensive range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. Take the time to explore all your options before placing your bet to ensure you find the best value.

Moneyline

Predators

+160

Wild

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+280

Tie

+340

Wild

-128

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-161

Wild -1.5

+130

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-139

Over 6.5

+112

Kirill Kaprizov can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at -110. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +600.

Player Goals

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

-110

Anytime

+600

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+145

Anytime

+900

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+145

Anytime

+900

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1800

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+290

Anytime

+1900

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+340

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Nico Sturm (Wild)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Vinnie Hinostroza (Wild)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Jonas Brodin (Wild)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-110

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-115

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

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.

Nashville Predators Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 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 5 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 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 3.70 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 34
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 9.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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