Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Pick.

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild beat the Oilers and Habs, and they play the Avs next. The Wild have won 4 straight games.

The Minnesota Wild are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring 5.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 32 goals, Matt Boldy has 29 assists and Joel Eriksson Ek has 143 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 78.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 89 goals on 969 shots faced, and Jesper Wallstedt has given up 63 goals on 725 shots.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators beat the Islanders and Blues, and they play the Capitals next. The Predators have lost 5 of their last 8 games.

The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.89 goals per game and are scoring 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 27 goals, Luke Evangelista has 34 assists and Filip Forsberg has 166 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.42 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 128 goals on 1,198 shots faced, and Justus Annunen has given up 45 goals on 392 shots.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won eight of their last nine night games against the Wild following a win.
• The Wild have lost 12 of their last 14 games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Predators’ last nine games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The Predators have won the first period in four of their last five home games against the Wild.

Why the Minnesota Wild will win

• The Wild have won each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last five games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Wild have won the first period in seven of their last eight night games following an overtime win.

Total Goals Facts

• Eleven of the Wild’s last 12 games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Predators’ last five home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last nine night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Wild and Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in five of the Predators’ last six home games.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Wild at Bridgestone Arena.
• Nick Blankenburg has recorded two assists against the Wild this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Kirill Kaprizov has scored a goal in each of the Wild’s last four road games against Central Division opponents.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 11 Wednesday night road appearances.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded an assist in each of his last nine appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nashville Predators have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season (16).
• The Nashville Predators have recorded the equal-most wins when tied after Period 2 this season (11).
• The Minnesota Wild rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.911).
• The Minnesota Wild rank 3rd in the league for power play goals this season (47).

Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction

I considered the Predators on their home ice, but they’ve had plenty of stinkers over the last two weeks, and that’s just not going to fly against a Wild team that’s rolling. The Wild are lighting the world on fire offensively, and the success in these overtime games only adds to the confidence. The Wild are also pretty much the same team regardless of home or away. There’s not much of a drop-off with this team. The Wild are steady and trustworthy. We can’t say the same for the Predators. Give me the Wild and the reasonable price.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Minnesota Wild