Before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET in Tuesday’s contest between the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Wild vs. Predators Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (5.5 goals) 17 times this season.
• A total of 15 of Nashville’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Wild (2.89) and the Predators (2.38).
• The 5.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.3 more than the total for this contest.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -162

• The Wild have gone 17-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Minnesota is 9-3 when it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter (75.0% win percentage).
• The Wild have a 61.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +136

• In 15 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset twice.
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +136 or longer (in four chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 42.4% based on the moneyline.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Nashville 2

Wild Points Leaders

• One of Minnesota’s top offensive options this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 50 points in 34 games.
• Matthew Boldy is another of Minnesota’s top contributors currently with 31 total points (13 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
• Minnesota’s offensive effort is aided by Marco Rossi’s 31 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
• In 25 games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (16-6-3) has allowed 56 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 21 assists and nine goals in 37 games, good for 30 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 26 points this season, including 13 goals and 13 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Roman Josi has seven goals and 17 assists for Minnesota.
• Juuse Saros has an 8-16-6 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (29th in the league). In 30 games, he has 758 saves, and has given up 82 goals (2.8 goals against average).

Wild’s Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Predators’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Minnesota vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.