The game between the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Wild vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• This season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 17 times.
• A total of 15 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Wild score 2.89 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.38, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.3 less than the 5.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -162

• The Wild are 17-7 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Minnesota is 9-3 when it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter (75.0% win percentage).
• The Wild’s implied moneyline win probability is 61.8% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +136

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 15 times this season, and won twice.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +136 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
• Nashville has a 42.4% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Nashville 2

Wild Points Leaders

• With 23 goals and 27 assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s top contributors (50 points).
• Matthew Boldy has 13 goals and 18 assists for Minnesota to compile 31 total points (0.8 per game).
• With 29 points through 37 games (12 goals and 17 assists), Marco Rossi has been an important part of Minnesota’s offensive efforts this season.
• Across 25 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 16-6-3. During those games, he’s allowed 56 goals while recording 670 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is an important part of the offense for Nashville, with 30 points this season. He has recorded nine goals and 21 assists in 37 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 26 total points (0.7 per game), including 13 goals and 13 assists through 37 games.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a .902 save percentage (29th in the league), with 758 total saves, while giving up 82 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put up an 8-16-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Wild’s Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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Minnesota vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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