Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/13

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The NHL Regular Season continues as the Ottawa Senators travel to face the Minnesota Wild. The game will be held at the Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Travis Green leads the Ottawa Senators, who have a season record of 14-12-4. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild, under the guidance of John Hynes, hold a record of 17-9-5. Both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Senators vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -121, Ottawa Senators MoneyLine +102

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a score of 6-3, where Michael Amadio stood out with three points. However, they faced narrow losses against the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues, despite putting up a high number of shots on goal.

Drake Batherson has been a key player for the Senators. In the last five games, he has consistently contributed with goals and assists. He currently has 13 goals and 16 assists in the season, making him one of the top scorers on the team.

In goal, Linus Ullmark has been the main option for Ottawa. He has played in 23 games, recording 11 wins. Ullmark has faced a substantial number of shots and made several saves, although he has yet to record a shutout this season.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild are coming off a strong win against the Dallas Stars. They scored five goals with Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson leading the way. Boldy contributed one goal and two assists, while Johansson added two goals.

In their previous games, the Wild have shown consistent performance. They secured a win against the Seattle Kraken, with Joel Eriksson Ek playing a key role. Eriksson Ek scored one goal and provided two assists in that game.

Filip Gustavsson has been solid in the net for the Wild. He has played 20 games this season, recording nine wins. His recent performances show a good save rate, helping the team in crucial moments.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline, the Minnesota Wild are favored with odds of -121. The Wild have a stronger defensive ranking, allowing fewer goals against compared to the Ottawa Senators. With these factors, the pick is for the Minnesota Wild to win, with a projected score of 3-2.

The over/under line is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown solid defensive play, with the Wild ranked 4th in goals against. This suggests a lower-scoring game, so the recommendation is to take the Under 5.5 at odds of +101.