Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-12-31 • Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild 5 - 3 Nashville Predators

Win Probability

MIN: 64.3%

NSH: 35.7%

Expected Goals

MIN: 3.32

NSH: 2.84

Total Goals

Median: 5.9

Over 5.5: 56%

Over 6.5: 40%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • MIN at home vs NSH: 4-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-11	NSH 2 - 1 MIN	NSH	MIN
2026-02-04	NSH 5 - 6 MIN	MIN	NSH
2025-12-23	MIN 2 - 3 NSH	NSH	NSH
2025-11-04	MIN 3 - 2 NSH	MIN	MIN
2025-01-18	NSH 6 - 2 MIN	NSH	NSH

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	MIN	19	0	0.86
1	NSH	19	1	1.74
2	MIN	25	0	1.51
2	NSH	14	1	0.75
3	MIN	8	1	0.88
3	NSH	26	1	1.78

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 64.3%

Total Goals

Actual: 8.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Minnesota Wild 5 - 3 Nashville Predators

Expected: 3.3 - 2.8