| MATCHUP | Ottawa Senators | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-13-4 | 18-9-5 |
| Where | Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN | |
| When | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators lost to the Devils, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Jets next. The Senators have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 3.1 goals per game and are scoring 25.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Tim Stutzle leads Ottawa with 14 goals, Jake Sanderson has 18 assists and Dylan Cozens has 65 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 3.3 goals per game and are killing 69.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 71 goals on 577 shots faced, while Leevi Merilainen has given up 23 goals on 186 shots.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild beat the Kraken and Stars, and they play the Bruins next. The Wild have won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Minnesota Wild are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 18 goals, Matt Boldy has 18 assists and Joel Eriksson Ek has 95 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 2.65 goals per game and are killing 79.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 53 goals on 570 shots faced, and Jesper Wallstedt has given up 22 goals on 343 shots.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Senators have lost eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have won seven of their last eight games against the Senators at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last five day games following a win.
- The Wild have won the first period in each of their last four home games against the Senators.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The underdogs have won six of the Wild’s last seven games.
- The Wild have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 21 of the Wild’s last 24 games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Senators have won the second period in four of their last five road games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Wild’s last eight day games at Grand Casino Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last five road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Senators’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Wild’s last six games following a home win.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Wild as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Vladimir Tarasenko has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances in day games.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded an assist in each of the Wild’s last five day games.
- Yakov Trenin is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in four or more consecutive appearances this season.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Michael Amadio has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Wild.
- Drake Batherson has recorded an assist in each of the Senators’ last four games at Grand Casino Arena.
- Jake Sanderson has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last five road games against Central Division opponents.
- Michael Amadio has recorded 31 career shots against the Wild – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.918).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T2nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.71).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.877).
- The Ottawa Senators rank T3rd in the league for power play goals this season (24).
Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
The Senators have 8 road wins on the season, and they’ve won 3 of the last 4 games against the Wild. There’s some encouraging stuff here. However, the Wild have played their best hockey on their home ice, and they’ve been the more consistent team overall. The Wild have put together a strong week with wins over the Kraken and Stars, and the offense seems to have found its groove lately. Also, an early start, which usually favors the home team. Should be a good one, but I have to give the edge to the Wild, who are just sharper at both ends of the ice. We’re also not getting enough bang for our buck with the Senators.