Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Wild

The Washington Capitals go up against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

Our betting prediction is that there will be home-ice advantage when the Wild face the Capitals. You can currently get -122 about this happening which look like great odds.

Washington Capitals have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, Winnipeg Jets won 5-1 at Canada Life Centre. Jakob Chychrun was the solitary scorer after Caps registered 25 shots.

Minnesota Wild won their last game 6-2, making it four victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Xcel Energy Center against Boston Bruins. Kirill Kaprizov recorded 3 points which includes 2 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Filip Gustavsson made a total of 29 saves (.935).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 5-1 triumph when facing the Wild at Capital One Arena. The Wild have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-7-3	3.3	.886	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-11-6	2.5	.911	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 17.2% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 1.9 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.2%.

Tom Wilson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Alexander Ovechkin recording 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.84 goal against average with a .940 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Wild have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next in line after having 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.15 GAA with a .925 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Our Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Minnesota Wild will outscore their opponents, with -122 currently available that the home team win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Capitals vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 4 consecutive games.
• Wild have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wild have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Capitals have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games.
• Wild have won 7 of their last 10 games against Capitals.

Wild Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Minnesota win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vladimir Tarasenko Over 1.5 Shots -185

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the -185 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 4 Wild

There are odds of +1500 available that the Wild land a 4-2 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Wild

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Wild

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+4500

Wild

+4500

2-1

Capitals

+1400

Wild

+1300

3-0

Capitals

+3300

Wild

+3000

3-1

Capitals

+1900

Wild

+1700

3-2

Capitals

+850

Wild

+800

4-0

Capitals

+4500

Wild

+4000

4-1

Capitals

+1700

Wild

+1500

4-2

Capitals

+1600

Wild

+1500

4-3

Capitals

+1050

Wild

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+8000

Wild

+6600

5-1

Capitals

+2900

Wild

+2400

5-2

Capitals

+1900

Wild

+1600

5-3

Capitals

+2500

Wild

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+2200

Wild

+2000

6-0

Capitals

+12000

Wild

+10000

6-1

Capitals

+7000

Wild

+5500

6-2

Capitals

+3500

Wild

+3000

6-3

Capitals

+3400

Wild

+3000

6-4

Capitals

+5500

Wild

+5000

6-5

Capitals

+5500

Wild

+5000

7-1

Capitals

+12000

Wild

+9000

7-2

Capitals

+10000

Wild

+8000

7-3

Capitals

+7000

Wild

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+7500

Wild

+6600

7-5

Capitals

+12000

Wild

+11000

7-6

Capitals

+12500

Wild

+12000

8-2

Capitals

+12500

Wild

+13000

8-3

Capitals

+12500

Wild

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+13000

Wild

+12000

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Washington Capitals 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.

Minnesota Wild are on offer at -118 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with Washington Capitals available at -102. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 51% chance of winning.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -141.

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Moneyline

Capitals

-102

Wild

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+165

Tie

+310

Wild

+132

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-263

Wild -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 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 9 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

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