Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/4

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The NHL regular season continues with the Minnesota Wild visiting the Nashville Predators. This game takes place at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Minnesota holds a strong record of 33-14-10, ranking second in the Western Central Division. Meanwhile, Nashville stands at 26-23-6 and is placed fifth in the same division. Both teams aim to climb higher in the standings with a win in this game.

Wild vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -128, Nashville Predators +108

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild are on a strong run with four wins in their last five games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Montreal Canadiens, with Kirill Kaprizov scoring two goals. Filip Gustavsson made 17 saves in that game.

In their game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Wild scored seven goals to win 7-3. Quinn Hughes and Mats Zuccarello both contributed with a goal and an assist each. The Wild’s power play was effective, scoring twice.

Kirill Kaprizov has been key for the Wild, scoring 32 goals and providing 37 assists this season. Matt Boldy is another important player with 29 goals and 29 assists. On defense, Quinn Hughes has 50 assists and 58 blocks, adding strength to their backline.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators come into this game with a recent win against the St. Louis Blues. They scored six goals on 28 shots, showing their ability to capitalize on scoring chances. Key players like Roman Josi and Ryan O’Reilly contributed to this victory with multiple points.

In their game against the New York Islanders, the Predators also secured a win by scoring four goals. Filip Forsberg was a standout, scoring two goals on four shots. Juuse Saros made 27 saves to help the team maintain their lead.

The Predators’ performance in recent games shows a mix of wins and losses. They lost close games to the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins. In these games, they managed to keep the score tight, but could not secure a win. Juuse Saros continues to be a key player in goal, making many saves across these games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, take the Minnesota Wild at -128 to win. They are the favorite and have strong offensive stats, ranking 8th in goals and 5th in assists. The projected score is Minnesota 4, Nashville 3, which suggests a close game but favors Minnesota.

For the over/under pick, choose the under 6.5 at -113. Both teams have solid goaltending, with Minnesota ranked 7th in goals against. The projected total score is 7, but given the defensive stats, it might not reach that number.