Wild vs Red Wings Predictions, Odds & Best Player Props (Sunday, April 5)

• The Wild vs Red Wings odds have Minnesota as a slight -115 road favorite against a Detroit team playing the second half of a back-to-back
• The over has cashed in 15 of Minnesota’s 20 road games this season, and Detroit’s tired legs add another layer to the total
• See my Wild vs Red Wings predictions, odds and best player props for Sunday’s matinee at Little Caesars Arena

Minnesota (43-22-11) has already punched its ticket to the postseason and can afford to play loose. Detroit (36-29-10) is fighting for a wild-card spot in the NHL Playoff Bracket and will be skating on tired legs after playing Saturday night.

That back-to-back factor is significant for a team that’s seen the over hit in three of four games in that situation this season.

Puck drop is at 1:00 pm ET from Little Caesars Arena. My Wild vs Red Wings predictions and best player props are below.

Wild vs Red Wings Predictions

• Total bet: Over 5.5 Goals (-135 at DraftKings)

Minnesota has been an over machine on the road. The over has cashed in 15 of 20 road games this season (75%), 12 of 15 after a win (80%), and eight of their last 10 road games against teams with winning records. Detroit’s back-to-back scheduling only adds to the case, with the over hitting in three of four games when the Wings are on short rest.

Wild vs Red Wings Key Stats

Minnesota scores 3.25 goals per game and fires nearly 30 shots a night. Detroit’s .893 team save percentage is among the worst in the league, which is a problem against a Wild power play clicking at 24.7%. Both penalty kills sit below 79%, so special teams should generate chances on both sides.

The total is split across books. DraftKings has the over 5.5 at -135 while Fanatics is offering the under 6.5 at -130. If you want a bigger cushion, the 6.5 under at Fanatics gives you an extra goal to work with on the other side.

Wild vs Red Wings Best Player Props

One prop from each side for my Wild vs Red Wings best player props.

• Dylan Larkin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-154 at Caesars)

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Larkin averages 3.0 shots per game on the season, and our projection model has him slated for 4.0 tonight — a 33% bump over his baseline. He’s the captain, and with his team fighting for its postseason life, expect him to be firing early and often.

• Quinn Hughes Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+125 at Bet365)

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Hughes averages 2.6 shots per game, and our projections have him at 3.1 tonight against a Detroit team that allows 27.55 per game. Plus money on a blueline anchor whose baseline and daily projection both clear the 2.5 threshold is strong value.

The Wild are comfortably in the NHL playoffs, thanks in large part to Hughes playing like a Norris Trophy odds contender since joining the team.

Wild vs Red Wings Odds

The interactive widget above will update automatically as the Wild vs Red Wings odds move throughout the day. Check the latest NHL odds for the full Sunday slate.

Minnesota’s -115 moneyline at DraftKings carries an implied probability of about 53%. Detroit is even money at bet365, which is a tight price for a team on a back-to-back. The puck line is heavily juiced on both sides at -285 and -260, so the books expect a close game regardless of who wins.

Both goalies are unconfirmed. Jesper Wallstedt (16-8-6, .913 SV%) is projected for Minnesota and John Gibson (28-20-3, .904 SV%) for Detroit. Gibson has been a workhorse with 53 appearances, and fatigue could be a factor on the back end of a back-to-back.