Despite Thursday’s loss to Toronto, the Predators still have a firm grip on the top spot in the Central Division as the only team in the West to clinch a playoff berth heading into this weekend’s games. Nashville has been on a major roll since mid-February with 14 wins in its last 16 games, and it brings a nine-game winning streak on the road into Saturday’s division matchup.
Minnesota dropped a 4-3 decision to Los Angeles in overtime as a -139 home favorite heading into this week’s break. It will now face the Predators twice in four days along with Sunday’s home game against Boston. The Wild (90 points) are only two points ahead of Colorado for third place in the Central, so they will need a strong showing over these next three games to hold their ground. The good news for Saturday is Minnesota’s 24-6-7 record at home that includes two previous victories against the Predators.
Nashville at Minnesota NHL Betting Trends
- Nashville is 4-0 in their last 4 games after scoring 2 goals or less in previous game.
- The Predators are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a home loss of 3 goals or more.
- The game total has gone under 7-1-1 in their last 9 games allowing 5 goals or more.
- Minnesota is 1-4 in their last 5 games when their opponent allowed 5 goals in more in previous game.
- The Wild is 4-1 in their last 5 games against Nashville.
Injury Report
Nashville
- Calle Jarnkrok C Out indefinitely – Upper Body
Minnesota
- Jared Spurgeon D Mid April – Hamstring
- Luke Kunin C out for season – Knee
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