Wild vs Predators Prediction and NHL Tips - 26 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 25, 2024, 1:31PM | Published: Jan 25, 2024, 11:32AM
The Minnesota Wild will take on the Nashville Predators in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Wild vs Predators game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Predators
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota-Nashville NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Wild a 55% chance of defeating the Predators at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Predators: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Wild $1.87, Predators $2.08
- Line: Wild -1.5 ($3.10), Predators +1.5 ($1.40)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.18, Under $1.75
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Wild at $1.87 and the Predators at $2.08.
The Wild are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Predators, with odds of $3.10 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.40.
The Over/Under for Wild vs Predators sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.18 and odds for the Under at $1.75.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 58% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Wild vs Predators game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Wild vs Predators: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.87 with Betfair (55% probability)
- Line: Wild -1.5 at $3.10 with Betfair (0.3% edge)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.75 with Betfair (58% probability)
Stats Insider's Wild vs Predators betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Although the Predators are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
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Wild vs Predators: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Nashville on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Wild vs Predators: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs Predators? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is the most likely player to score the first goal in Wild vs Predators.
Kaprizov has a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 43.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 9.3% probability
- Matt Boldy: 8.0% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 5.7% probability
- Joel Ek: 5.5% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 5.1% probability
Predators First Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 7.6% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 4.8% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 4.5% probability
- Roman Josi: 4.5% probability
- Luke Evangelista: 3.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 43.0% probability
- Matt Boldy: 38.2% probability
- Joel Ek: 28.7% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 28.1% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 25.6% probability
Predators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 38.0% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 24.3% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 23.6% probability
- Roman Josi: 21.3% probability
- Thomas Novak: 18.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Nashville match-up at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Predators: Preview
The match-up between the Wild and Predators at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Friday 26 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Minnesota vs Nashville predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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