Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Picks and Prediction for Saturday, April 11, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Minnesota Wild head to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 5:00 p.m. ET start on Saturday, April 11, with coverage on ESPN+. Minnesota brings a 45-22-12 record into this Central Division matchup and has won four of its last five games, even after a 5-4 loss at Dallas on Thursday. Nashville is 37-32-10 and has gone 3-2 over its last five, though the Predators are coming off a 4-1 loss at Utah. The Wild have been the steadier team lately, while Nashville has mixed strong offensive nights with some rough defensive results. Hockey fans, lace up! Explore our NHL picks for Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators prediction and score big on the ice.
Wild continue to bring the better all-around numbers
The Minnesota Wild enter this matchup with a 45-22-12 record and a strong 23-12-4 mark on the road. The Wild are scoring 3.30 goals per game and allowing 2.85, which gives them the better scoring margin in this matchup. Minnesota also owns a 25.5% power play, has scored 64 power-play goals, and has posted a plus-36 scoring differential. That balance has shown up in recent results, with wins over Seattle, Detroit, Ottawa, and Vancouver before the one-goal loss to Dallas.
The most recent game gave bettors a useful read on Minnesota. The Wild lost 5-4 to the Stars, but Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, and the offense kept producing even in defeat. Over the last five games, Minnesota has scored 23 goals, which is a sharp number this late in the season. Kaprizov leads the team with 89 points and 45 goals, while Quinn Hughes has 48 assists. Ryan Hartman has also been productive lately with seven goals and five assists over the last 10 games. In net, Filip Gustavsson carries a 2.64 GAA and .906 save percentage, while Jesper Wallstedt has been sharp as well with a 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage.
Injuries: Zach Bogosian, D, out. Charlie Stramel, C, out.
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
Predators need tighter defense to match Minnesota
The Nashville Predators come in at 37-32-10 with a 20-15-3 home record. The Predators are scoring 2.96 goals per game while allowing 3.27, and that gap has been a problem all season. Nashville has given up 258 goals and owns a minus-24 scoring differential, which stands out next to Minnesota’s plus-36 mark. The Predators have still stayed competitive because the power play has produced at a 23.0% clip, and the offense can break loose when top players get rolling.
The recent stretch shows both the upside and the problem. Nashville beat Anaheim 5-0, San Jose 6-3, and Los Angeles 5-4 in a shootout, but also lost 4-1 to Utah and dropped another game to Los Angeles. In the Utah loss on Thursday, the Predators managed only one goal, which is a concern against a Minnesota team that has been playing clean hockey on most nights. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 73 points and 38 goals, while Steven Stamkos has 39 goals. Ryan O’Reilly has 47 assists and has added one goal and seven assists over the last 10 games. Juuse Saros has 28 wins, but his 3.13 GAA and .894 save percentage show that Nashville has not gotten elite stopping power on a consistent basis.
Injuries: Roman Josi, D, out. Nicolas Hague, D, out.
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Pick
Spread Pick for Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Picks
- Minnesota Wild (4 units)
Minnesota is the better straight-up side based on the numbers available here. The Wild score more goals per game, allow fewer goals per game, and carry the stronger special teams edge with a 25.5% power play compared to Nashville’s 23.0%. Minnesota has also been the hotter team over the last five games, winning four times and scoring 23 goals in that span. Nashville has enough scoring punch with Forsberg, Stamkos, and O’Reilly to compete, but the defensive numbers are hard to ignore. The Predators allow 3.27 goals per game, and that is a dangerous setup against a Wild team led by Kaprizov after another big scoring effort. With the better road record, cleaner season-long goal differential, and steadier goaltending numbers, Minnesota has the stronger case.
Over/Under Pick for Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Picks
- Over (5 units)
The over stands out because both teams have shown enough recent scoring to push this matchup upward. Minnesota has scored at least four goals in five straight games, including four in the loss to Dallas, and the Wild are averaging 3.5 goals per game over the last 10. Nashville has averaged 3.2 goals over its last 10 games and has had recent results with five, six, and five goals in wins over Anaheim, San Jose, and Los Angeles. The earlier meeting note also matters, with Minnesota winning 6-5 in overtime in the last matchup between these teams. With both teams carrying productive recent form and one side struggling defensively, the over is the better total look.
Never Tried Winners and Whiners? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code DOLLAR
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
