Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

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The Detroit Red Wings take on the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:30 PM. It will be played at the Grand Casino Arena and aired on ESPN.

Detroit holds a record of 31-16-4 under head coach Todd McLellan. They rank second in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Minnesota, led by John Hynes, has a record of 28-14-9 and sits third in the Western Central Division.

Red Wings vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -159, Detroit Red Wings +134

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had a successful recent run. They have won four of their last five games. Their latest victory was a 2-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where they had 41 shots on goal.

In their game against the Ottawa Senators, the Red Wings scored 4 goals with 2 power play goals. Their defense held strong, allowing only 22 shots on goal. Cam Talbot did not allow any goals in his limited time on the ice.

Dylan Larkin, a key player for the Red Wings, has contributed significantly. He scored 25 goals and provided 21 assists this season. His efforts have been crucial in the team’s recent performances.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 6-3. However, they faced a loss against the Montreal Canadiens, ending 3-4. The team also had a narrow win against the Buffalo Sabres, finishing 5-4.

Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are key players for the Wild. Kaprizov has 25 goals and 34 assists this season. Boldy has contributed with 27 goals and 24 assists. Their performance is crucial in upcoming games.

In the net, Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have shared goaltending duties. Gustavsson has 16 wins in 31 games, while Wallstedt has 12 wins in 21 games. Both goalies will be important as the team looks to improve their record.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored with a moneyline of -159 against the Detroit Red Wings, who have a moneyline of +134. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Wild. Considering their higher goals and assists ranking, the Wild have a strong chance to win. The pick is Minnesota Wild on the moneyline at -159.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -112 and the under at -108. The projected score is 4-3, which totals 7 goals. Both teams have solid offensive stats, suggesting a high-scoring game. The pick is over 6.0 at -112.