Red Wings vs. Wild Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 22)
The race to the Super Bowl is heating up, and so is the NHL action. The Detroit Red Wings will have their sights set on a fourth straight win in the Atlantic Division when they travel to the Minnesota Wild on Jan 22. Â
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026. 9:30 PM ET
- Where: Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Red Wings vs. Wild Odds
Red Wings vs. Wild Head-to-Head
The Minnesota Wild have a poor head-to-head record against the Detroit Red Wings, going 26-40 in previous encounters. The Red Wings have won 58% of the head-to-heads, which includes wins in 52% of their road games in Minnesota.
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Game Preview
Competitive cross-conference action in the NHL is set for Thursday, as the Minnesota Wild host the Detroit Red Wings. The visitors bring the better recent form into this slate of games, winning seven of their last ten, which includes victories in each of their last three.
But, the Red Wings are likely to be fatigued on Thursday after being forced into overtime in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. Despite that, confidence should be high after registering a 2-1 win.
The victory continues Detroit’s fine offensive record, as they have now scored ten goals in their last three. However, they have also allowed six goals over the same period.
Minnesota will have the crucial home ice advantage on Thursday, as they bid to enhance their playoff credentials in the Central Division. At present, they sit third in the standings, and they have gone 4-4-2 across their last ten.
The Wild will need to respond following a 4-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens in their latest outing, with that defeat ending a two-game winning run. Offensively, they have shown quality over that period, scoring 14 goals.
Red Wings vs. Wild Picks
The Red Wings may have limited time to prepare for this clash, but their offensive quality and head-to-head dominance could be key factors in upsetting the odds.
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