The Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at the Xcel Energy Center. We will take a look at this from a betting perspective and determine the top bets for this game. We will take a look at:
-The Nashville Predators recent form and recent player performance
-The Minnesota Wild recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Predators and Wild.
Wild Coming off Overtime Loss
The Wild need to pick up three points every game, and the one point they got in the last game against the Colorado Avalanche isn’t enough. The defense only gave up two gaols, but the offense only scored one goal. Brock Faber scored the only goal for the Wild. The Wild are averaging 3.08 goals while their defense is giving up 3.28 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. Kirill Kaprizov has scored 30 goals and added 38 assists assists so far this season. The Wild will meet the Coyotes and Ducks after this one.
Predators Coming off a Win
The Predators faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday and they were able to secure a 2-1 victory. Luke Evangelista scored a goal and he’s going to need to have a big game here. The Predators are averaging 3.16 goals while their defense is giving up 3.03 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. Filip Forsberg has scored 33 goals and added 34 assists.
Minnesota Wild Team Facts
- The Wild have won each of their last eight day games at Xcel Energy Center after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Wild’s last seven games at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Wild have lost the third period in seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the last four games between the Predators and Wild.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The Predators have won each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Predators’ last nine games at Xcel Energy Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have won the third period in six of their last seven games.
Wild vs Predators Betting Prediction
The Wild have the less tired legs, and that is going to help them here. The Wild might be trying to punt this game, but their defense is going to be good again here. The Predators only scored two goals on Saturday and they won’t finish with that many goals here. Look for a 2-1 or 3-1 type of game and this is going to be a victory by the Wild. Back the Wild on the money line to cash.