Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators 4/13/23 – On Thursday night, Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators will square off in their final regular season game, as both teams seek to finish strong. The Wild have a 46-25-10 record and are in third place in the Central Division, while the Predators boast a 41-31-8 record, leaving them just outside of a playoff spot. Place your bets on your best teams by following the best NHL betting guide.
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators
Date & Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN
TV: Bally Sports South
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators 4/13/23 Betting Odds
Wild
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: -1.5 (+228)
Total: 5.5 over (-112)
Predators
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: +1.5 (-294)
Total: 5.5 under (-111)
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Analysis
The Minnesota Wild will look to rebound after suffering a 3-1 defeat against the Jets in their previous game. Minnesota had 27 penalty minutes and 5 opportunities on the power play, but were only able to score one goal. On offense, however, they didn’t have much luck as only 1 out of 34 shots attempted resulted in a goal. Minnesota Wild opponents have created 253 power play opportunities and scored 46 goals from those chances. Thus far, Minnesota has faced off against 2,521 shots with a save percentage of 0.915 while taking 2,511 shots for an overall shot percentage of 9.4%. When at even strength, the Wild have conceded 169 goals while having 182 on offense. Minnesota has created 251 power play opportunities and scored 54 goals out of those opportunities, giving them an efficiency rate of 21.51%. For the year they have recorded 102 points with a points percentage of 0.630. When it comes to scoring capabilities, Minnesota Wild have scored 236 goals while surrendering 215 attempts.
Last game, Nashville Predators faced off against the Flames and came out on top 2-2. They had 6 power play attempts but couldn’t convert any of them. Out of 29 shots on goal they attempted, only 2 goals were converted. Over the course of this season, the Nashville Predators have scored 216 goals and amassed 90 points with an overall points percentage of 0.563. They allowed 229 goals total, 181 at even strength and 48 when fewer men were on ice. Overall, Nashville’s offense has earned 173 goals from even strength while scoring 43 on power play opportunities. They currently have 245 opportunities on the power play and a rate of 17.5%. Nashville has taken 2,367 shots for an effective shot percentage of 9.13%, while allowing their opponents 2,671 attempts. Furthermore, Nashville boasts a penalty kill percentage of 82.22% on their opponents 270 power play opportunities, as well as an overall save percentage of 91.4%.
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Against the Spread
Minnesota are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Minnesota are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games against Nashville. Minnesota are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games on the road. Minnesota are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Nashville. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville’s last 5 games. Nashville are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville’s last 6 games against Minnesota. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Nashville’s last 10 games at home. Nashville are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Free Pick
The Nashville Predators are hoping to clinch a victory on their home ice, but the Wild have been superb all season and NHL betting trends suggest they will take control of this game on both ends. The Wild should create plenty of scoring chances while limiting the Nashville Predators offense. All things considered, the Minnesota Wild should come out on top with an impressive performance on the road.
Free Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+228)
