Wild vs Red Wings Prediction 2/25/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Wild vs Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 25th at the Xcel Energy Center. Let’s take a look at Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings pick. 

These two squads faced off on Saturday, with the Wild securing the 4-3 victory in overtime. The home team has won four of the last five games. 

What a Comeback for the Wild

The Wild looked dead and out of it in the third period against the Red Wings, but they scored two goals late, including an empty netter to tie up the game. In overtime, it was Marco Rossi who finished it off with a game-winning goal. Marc Andre-Fluery wasn’t dominant in goal, but he was good enough to save 27 of the 30 shots he faced. The Wild have won three games in a row, including victories over the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes. Two games ago, the offense scored six goals against the Islanders. 

The Wild’s offense has been inconsistent at times, but the defense and goaltending have really impressed. The Wild are giving up 2.81 goals per game, 9th in the NHL. The Wild are dealing with a couple of players out for this game. Ryan Hartmann is still suspended, while Kirill Kaprizov is also out and dealing with a lower-body injury. Filip Gustavsson is expected to get the start in goal for the Wild, and he sits with a 22-11-3 record overall, and he’s giving up 2.63 goals per game. The Wild have won four of the last five games that he has started. 

Red Wings Bounced Back

The Red Wings blew it two games ago against the Wild, but they bounced back against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Red Wings almost blew that game also as they gave up two goals in the third period, but this time, Detroit was able to score the game-winner in overtime. Patrick Kane was the top offensive player, putting up two goals and adding one assist. Alex Lyon wasn’t great in goal, saving only 24 of the 28 shots he faced, but he still picked up a win. 

Away from home this season, the Red Wings have a 13-10-3 record. The stats have been pretty mid-overall this season, but at this point, the biggest thing that needs to change is closing games. Too often, including in the last two games, the Red Wings have let their opponents back into games. Center Michael Rasmussen is dealing with an upper-body injury and is questionable for this game. Alex Lyon could get the start for the Red Wings, and he sits with an 11-6-1 record overall, and he’s giving up 2.74 goals per game. The Red Wings have won three of the last four games started by Lyon. 

Why The Red Wings Will Beat the Wild

• he Red Wings have won each of their last four games as road underdogs.
• The Wild have lost two of their last three games as home favorites following a road win.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games following an overtime win.
• The Wild have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at Xcel Energy Center following a road win.

Wild vs Red Wings Prediction

There is value here with the Detroit Red Wings as an underdog, especially if Lyon is in goal. The Red Wings have struggled in the third period in each of the last two games, but this game will be different. Another key stat is the power play, and the Red Wings have a huge advantage. Detroit averages 0.87 goals per game on the power play, while Minnesota is 30th in power play kill percentage. The Red Wings will score a goal or two on the power play, which will help pace them to a victory. Getting plus money with the Red Wings is too much value to pass up. Back the Red Wings on the money line.