The Minnesota Wild (34-19-4, on a three-game winning streak) host the Detroit Red Wings (29-22-6) at Xcel Energy Center. The matchup on Tuesday, February 25 starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's game.
The Red Wings' offense has put up 34 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 26 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored 10 goals (34.5%). They are 8-1-1 over those contests.
Wild vs. Red Wings Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Wild 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-117)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 7-4-11 in overtime matchups as part of a 34-19-4 overall record.
- In the 16 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-4-2 record (good for 22 points).
- In the 13 games this season the Wild recorded just one goal, they went 1-10-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-2-0 record).
- The Wild are 31-3-2 in the 36 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 64 points).
- In the 21 games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 14-5-2 record (30 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 16-3-2 (34 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Wild went 18-15-2 in those matchups (38 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 29-22-6 record this season and are 8-6-14 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 20 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
- This season the Red Wings recorded just one goal in 12 games and have gone 1-10-1 (three points).
- Detroit has earned 12 points (5-3-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Red Wings have scored at least three goals in 33 games, earning 49 points from those contests.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 17 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 13-10-1 (27 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Red Wings finished 13-12-5 in those matchups (31 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 2.89 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 18th |
| 9th | 2.81 | Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 21st |
| 20th | 27.9 | Shots | 27.1 | 25th |
| 27th | 30.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| 24th | 19.05% | Power Play % | 30.00% | 2nd |
| 30th | 71.23% | Penalty Kill % | 70.07% | 31st |
Wild vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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