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Senators vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/13/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators will lock horns in the NHL at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Wild a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Senators.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Senators vs. Wild matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Senators vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Senators and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Wild a 52% chance of beating the Senators.
According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Senators vs. Wild odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Senators | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+215) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -118 |
| Total | o5.5 (-128) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Senators vs. Wild picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Wild -1.5 | +215 |
| Moneyline | Wild | -118 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 5.5 total goals.
Senators vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Senators vs. Wild?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 44.9% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is an 11.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tim Stutzle | 33.5% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 30.6% |
| Drake Batherson | 30.2% |
| Dylan Cozens | 25.2% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 20.0% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 44.9% |
| Matt Boldy | 35.1% |
| Joel Ek | 25.2% |
| Danila Yurov | 22.8% |
| Marcus Johansson | 22.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tim Stutzle | 7.0% |
| Drake Batherson | 6.3% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.1% |
| Dylan Cozens | 5.3% |
| Michael Amadio | 3.6% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 11.0% |
| Matt Boldy | 7.3% |
| Joel Ek | 5.0% |
| Danila Yurov | 4.4% |
| Marcus Johansson | 4.4% |
Senators vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Wild and Senators at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 2:00PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Senators on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Senators vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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