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Written by Kevin Hansen, Senior Sports Analyst
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The Nashville Predators will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Thursday's Wild vs. Predators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Wild vs. Predators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Wild and Predators 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our famous predictive analytics model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Wild and Predators a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 58% chance of going under.
Wild vs. Predators Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-245) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -115 |
| Total | o6.5 (+102) | u6.5 (-124) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Predators Picks
Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild +1.5 | -245 |
| Moneyline | Wild | -102 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -124 |
Wild vs. Predators Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Predators?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Predators.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Wild star is a 43.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 9.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 7.6% |
| Joel Ek | 6.7% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 4.3% |
| Ryan Hartman | 3.9% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.8% |
| Luke Evangelista | 4.5% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.1% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 4.1% |
| Roman Josi | 3.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 43.7% |
| Matt Boldy | 35.3% |
| Joel Ek | 31.7% |
| Ryan Hartman | 21.3% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 19.5% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 37.5% |
| Luke Evangelista | 22.8% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 22.5% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 22.4% |
| Thomas Novak | 21.9% |
Wild vs. Predators Game Information
Thursday's action between the Predators and Wild at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Thursday February 29, 2024
- Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 10:15PM, Feb 29
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Conclusion
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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.
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