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Wild vs. Predators prediction: Minnesota favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [4/11/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Nashville Predators will take on the Minnesota Wild, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, starting at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Wild a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Predators.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Wild vs. Predators matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Predators prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Predators, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Wild a 52% chance of defeating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Predators odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+205) | +1.5 (-235) |
| Moneyline | -110 | +100 |
| Total | o6.5 (+104) | u6.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Predators picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild -1.5 | +205 |
| Moneyline | Wild | -110 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -118 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wild to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Wild vs. Predators player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Predators?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Predators.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 43.2% chance of scoring a goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the star is an 8.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 43.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 28.2% |
| Ryan Hartman | 23.9% |
| Joel Ek | 23.8% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 20.3% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 38.8% |
| Steven Stamkos | 31.7% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 25.4% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 23.7% |
| Matthew Wood | 17.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 8.4% |
| Matt Boldy | 5.3% |
| Ryan Hartman | 4.8% |
| Joel Ek | 4.1% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 3.7% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.6% |
| Steven Stamkos | 6.5% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.7% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 4.6% |
| Matthew Wood | 3.9% |
Wild vs. Predators game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Predators and Wild at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Predators in Saturday's NHL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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