Red Wings vs Wild Prediction, Player Props & Odds for Thursday Night Hockey (Jan. 22)

• The Red Wings bring a three-game winning streak into Minnesota for Thursday night hockey
• Detroit is just 1-7 on the road in the second half of back-to-backs over their last 8 such games
• See my Red Wings vs Wild prediction, props, and odds for Thursday’s ESPN matchup

The Detroit Red Wings (31-16-4) visit the Minnesota Wild (28-14-9) on Thursday night at Grand Casino Arena. Detroit comes in hot with a three-game winning streak, but Minnesota is desperate to turn things around at home after dropping five straight in front of their own fans.

This Red Wings vs Wild matchup features two teams separated by just one point in the standings. Detroit sits second in the Atlantic with 66 points, while Minnesota holds third in the Central with 65 points.

Sportsbooks have Minnesota as a -155 home favorite at DraftKings, up from the opening line. Puck drop is set for 9:30 PM ET on ESPN. Here is my Red Wings vs Wild prediction, plus prop picks and odds.

Red Wings vs Wild Prediction

• Wild Moneyline (-155 at DraftKings)

I’m backing Minnesota at home despite their recent struggles. The scheduling spot is brutal for Detroit, and the Wild have shown they can step up against good teams.

Detroit is playing the second night of a back-to-back on the road. They’re 1-7 in this exact situation over their last 8 such games. That’s not a small sample size, and it’s a glaring weakness when you’re facing a quality opponent.

Minnesota has lost 5 straight at home, but they’re 10-3 against opponents with winning records over their last 13 games. They elevate when facing good teams, and Detroit qualifies as that.

The Wild are also 9-5 in their last 14 games following a loss. After getting booed off the ice in their last home game, I expect them to come out with something to prove.

The goaltending gives Minnesota an edge. Filip Gustavsson is confirmed to start for the Wild and posts a .908 save percentage with a 2.56 GAA. He has 3 shutouts in 30 games this season.

Cam Talbot is expected to start for Detroit after John Gibson played last night. Talbot has an 11-7-3 record with a 2.95 GAA and .891 save percentage. He hasn’t recorded a shutout this season.

Minnesota also defends better, allowing 2.65 goals per game (10th in the NHL) compared to Detroit’s 2.80 (14th). The Wild’s team save percentage of .906 is better than Detroit’s .894 as well.

DET vs MIN Key Stats

The head-to-head history also favors Minnesota. Detroit is 1-4 in their last 5 meetings in Minnesota and 3-8 in the last 11 meetings overall. The Wild have owned this matchup recently.

Detroit scores more at 3.43 goals per game (4th in the NHL) versus Minnesota’s 3.16 (10th). The Red Wings also have a better power play at 23.8% and penalty kill at 79.3%.

But when you factor in the back-to-back fatigue and Minnesota’s track record against winning teams, I like the home side here. The Wild need this one.

Red Wings vs Wild Props Picks

• Brock Faber Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-185 at BetRivers)

Faber has been the Wild’s go-to guy from the blue line when they need to bounce back at home. The numbers here are perfect.

Faber has gone over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 consecutive games at home following a loss, averaging 3.6 shots per game. That’s 9-0 in this exact scenario.

The juice is steep at -185, but when you’ve got a flawless trend like this, you pay for it. Faber shows up when his team’s backs are against the wall.

• Dylan Larkin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-145 at MGM)

Larkin puts pucks on net against top defensive teams. He’s exceeded 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of his last 9 games against top-10 scoring defenses, averaging 4.0 shots per contest.

Even on the second night of a back-to-back, Detroit leans on their captain to generate offense. Minnesota allows 2.65 goals per game, ranking 10th in the NHL.

Larkin doesn’t fold against strong defensive systems. At -145, this is fair value for a guy who consistently fires away.

• Kirill Kaprizov Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+100 at FanDuel)

Kaprizov leads the Wild with 27 goals and 58 points through 51 games. With Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek both out injured, he’ll be carrying most of the offensive load.

Detroit allows 29.14 shots per game (19th in the NHL), and Kaprizov should see heavy ice time in this one. Getting plus money at +100 on his shot total is solid value.

With Minnesota desperate to snap their home losing streak, Kaprizov will be shooting early and often.

Red Wings vs Wild Odds

The Wild are -155 moneyline favorites at home at DraftKings. You’d need to wager $155 to win $100 on Minnesota, while a $100 bet on the underdog Red Wings returns $130.

The total sits at 6.5 goals, with the Over priced at +105 and the Under at -125. Minnesota is -1.5 on the puck line at +154, while Detroit gets 1.5 goals at -185.

The line has moved toward Minnesota since opening, with the Wild going from around -145 to -155. That shows respect for the home side despite their recent struggles.

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Updated odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of 1:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 22.

How to Watch Red Wings vs Wild

• Matchup: Detroit Red Wings (31-16-4) at Minnesota Wild (28-14-9)
• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
• Venue: Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul, Minnesota
• TV: ESPN