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The Minnesota Wild (22-11-4, third in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Nashville Predators (11-19-7, 14th in the Western Conference), on Tuesday, December 31 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Predators have gone 4-5-1 while scoring 28 total goals (four power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.2%). They have given up 29 goals.
Wild vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Wild 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-120)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 5-4-9 in overtime contests on their way to a 22-11-4 overall record.
- Minnesota is 8-3-2 (18 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the 11 times this season the Wild ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-8-2 record, good for four points.
- Minnesota finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 20-1-2 in those games (to record 42 points).
- In the 14 games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-3-2 to register 20 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 11-3-2 (24 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 11-8-2 to record 24 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have earned a record of 2-7-9 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 11-19-7.
- Nashville has earned 13 points (3-4-7) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Nashville has earned eight points (1-7-6 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Predators have earned 21 points in their 15 games with at least three goals scored.
- Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 6-6-4 (16 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Predators went 5-13-3 in those contests (13 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.89 | Goals Scored | 2.38 | 32nd |
| 6th | 2.68 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 21st |
| 18th | 28.1 | Shots | 28.9 | 12th |
| 19th | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| 24th | 17.02% | Power Play % | 18.87% | 20th |
| 30th | 70% | Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 1st |
Wild vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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