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Wild vs. Senators prediction: Ottawa favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [4/4/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Ottawa Senators and Minnesota Wild will meet in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, with puck drop at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Senators a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Wild.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Wild vs. Senators matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Senators prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Wild and Senators, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Senators a 53% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Senators odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -120 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Senators 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 | Senators -1.5 | +205 |
| Moneyline | Senators | -120 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -130 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Senators -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Wild vs. Senators player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Senators?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Senators.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 39.4% chance of scoring a goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 39.4% |
| Matt Boldy | 30.5% |
| Joel Ek | 22.8% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 19.4% |
| Ryan Hartman | 18.6% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 34.2% |
| Tim Stutzle | 30.9% |
| Drake Batherson | 30.5% |
| Dylan Cozens | 26.1% |
| Shane Pinto | 23.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 8.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.1% |
| Joel Ek | 4.1% |
| Danila Yurov | 3.4% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 3.3% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 7.0% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.6% |
| Drake Batherson | 5.5% |
| Dylan Cozens | 4.8% |
| Shane Pinto | 4.4% |
Wild vs. Senators game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Senators and Wild at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Senators insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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