Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 12/16/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Location: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+172) Wild (-210)

The Washington Capitals (18-10-4) are on their way to Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday where they will play the Minnesota Wild (19-9-5). The odds on this game have the Capitals at +172 while the Wild are coming in at -210. The over/under is set at 6.

The Washington Capitals will look for better times on the ice after their 5-1 defeat against the Jets in their previous game. Washington recorded 6 mins in the box for this game. The Capitals had a below average offensive outing in the defeat. Furthermore, they had 5 chances on the power play and scored 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they converted 1 out of the 25 shots they put on goal.

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In relation to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have racked up 106 goals (6th in hockey) on the campaign and have given up 79. For the season, they have racked up 40 points and their points % is .625. Washington comes into the game with 94 power play chances and they have notched 15 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 15.96%. When at even strength, the Capitals have given up 55 goals while scoring 91 of their own. Washington has attempted 938 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.3%. The Capitals have had 871 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .909. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 98 power play opportunities (14th in the NHL) and have scored 24 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Logan Thompson. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Thompson has 100 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .625. His save percentage currently is at .913 in his 7,794 mins guarding the cage. Thompson has had 4,779 shots against him and has recorded 4,363 total saves. Opponents have tallied 416 goals versus Thompson in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.60. He has amassed an overall mark of 100-45-20 and he was named the starter in 160 games. Thompson has been in goal for 169 games throughout his professional hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Minnesota squared up with the Bruins in a game where the Wild got the victory by a score of 6-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this matchup and scored 2 out of those attempts. The Wild earned 6 goals of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this season, the Minnesota Wild have earned a total of 96 goals, 43 points, as well as a points percentage of .652. They have permitted 86 goals to be scored by of a combination of 69 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they were shorthanded. The Wild have accumulated 70 goals at even strength and 26 goals (3rd in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 113 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 23.01%. Minnesota has taken 926 shots (12th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.37%, while allowing their opponents 987 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.48% on their oppositions 79 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 91.3%.

Across the ice you will find Jesper Wallstedt defending the goal. Wallstedt is sitting with a lifetime mark of 11-4-2 and has been in goal for 17 games. Wallstedt's quality start percentage is 70.6% and he has qualified for 12 quality starts in his professional career. He has a tally of 476 stops out of 517 shots taken, giving him a save % of .921. His opponents are averaging 2.41 goals/game and he has relinquished 41 goals overall. He has been a starter 17 games and has been on the ice for 296 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Minnesota (-210)

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