New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Wild

The New Jersey Devils meet the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Monday, January 12.

The Wild are available at -116 when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. Our prediction is that the home team will beat the Devils in 60 minutes and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

New Jersey Devils have suffered a defeat in their previous four games including a recent 4-3 loss. This occurred on the road at Canada Life Centre against Winnipeg Jets. Cody Glass scored two goals and Nico Hischier registered the other.

Minnesota Wild were beaten 4-3 (OT) at Xcel Energy Center in their last game. This loss to New York Islanders was their third straight home defeat. Quinn Hughes managed 3 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-1 victory was registered against the Wild at Prudential Center. The Devils have five straight victories against the Wild. They have won 5 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-16-1	3.1	.884	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-8-6	2.8	.911	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 1.7 goals from 32.2 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 3.6 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 2.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, with Jesper Bratt racking up 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Allen have a 3.06 goal against average with a .895 save percentage.

The Wild have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Quinn Hughes with 13 points which were all assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next in line after registering 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.92 GAA with a .907 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Minnesota Wild to win this NHL encounter in regulation time and that leads us to the 60-minute line for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -116 that they claim the win.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Devils vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost their last 4 games.
• Devils have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Devils have lost 14 of their last 20 games.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

As an alternative, you could consider the Puck Line where you can back Minnesota to cover the spread. That means you need a specific margin of victory to yield a return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dawson Mercer Over 1.5 Shots -185

Dawson Mercer (Devils) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -185 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 1 - 6 Wild

A 6-1 win in favor of the Wild can be backed at odds of +4000. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Wild

1-0

Devils

+5500

Wild

+5000

2-0

Devils

+5500

Wild

+4500

2-1

Devils

+1600

Wild

+1300

3-0

Devils

+4500

Wild

+2800

3-1

Devils

+2200

Wild

+1600

3-2

Devils

+950

Wild

+800

4-0

Devils

+6000

Wild

+3000

4-1

Devils

+2200

Wild

+1300

4-2

Devils

+1900

Wild

+1300

4-3

Devils

+1150

Wild

+950

5-0

Devils

+11000

Wild

+5000

5-1

Devils

+4000

Wild

+1900

5-2

Devils

+2400

Wild

+1400

5-3

Devils

+2800

Wild

+2000

5-4

Devils

+2200

Wild

+1900

6-0

Devils

+2200

Wild

+7500

6-1

Devils

+9000

Wild

+4000

6-2

Devils

+4500

Wild

+2400

6-3

Devils

+4000

Wild

+2500

6-4

Devils

+5500

Wild

+4000

6-5

Devils

+5000

Wild

+4500

7-0

Devils

+5000

Wild

+12000

7-1

Devils

+5000

Wild

+7000

7-2

Devils

+12000

Wild

+6000

7-3

Devils

+8000

Wild

+4500

7-4

Devils

+8000

Wild

+5500

7-5

Devils

+12000

Wild

+10000

7-6

Devils

+12000

Wild

+11000

8-1

Devils

+12000

Wild

+11000

8-2

Devils

+12000

Wild

+10000

8-3

Devils

+12000

Wild

+11000

8-4

Devils

+12000

Wild

+10000

8-5

Devils

+12000

Wild

+13000

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New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild 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 Minnesota Wild odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -172 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 63% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Jersey Devils are trading at +142.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -141.

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Moneyline

Devils

+142

Wild

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+235

Tie

+330

Wild

-109

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-175

Wild -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 5 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 2 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 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.70 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.70 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 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 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 32.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 4.6
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 31.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 9.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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