Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings predictions, Jan 22, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Minnesota Wild

Detroit Red Wings

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In an upcoming NHL matchup on January 22, 2026, the Minnesota Wild will face off against the Detroit Red Wings at home. Both teams have had varying degrees of success in their recent matches, with Minnesota winning 2 of their last 5 games and Detroit emerging victorious in 4 of their last 5 contests.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Minnesota Wild with a home advantage, but the Detroit Red Wings have shown their ability to secure wins on the road. With the odds standing at 2.25 for the home team and 2.69 for the away team, this matchup promises to be a closely contested one.

Tactically, both teams possess strengths that could influence the outcome of the game. Minnesota’s solid defensive play may provide them with an edge, while Detroit’s offensive prowess could pose a threat to their opponents.

In conclusion, while the odds may lean slightly in favor of the Minnesota Wild, the unpredictable nature of sports means that anything can happen on game day. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup between these two teams.

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Minnesota
42.1%		 Draw
22.8%		 Detroit
35.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Minnesota Wild: 3.99% Detroit Red Wings: 1.5%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.3 4.26 2.76
Pinnacle 2.25 4.14 2.69

Latest Results

19.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Minnesota Wild – 3:6
17.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Minnesota Wild – 4:5 OT
15.01.26 Minnesota Wild – Winnipeg Jets – 2:6
12.01.26 Minnesota Wild – New Jersey Devils – 2:5
10.01.26 Minnesota Wild – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT		 18.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Ottawa Senators – 4:3 OT
16.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – San Jose Sharks – 4:2
13.01.26 Boston Bruins – Detroit Red Wings – 3:0
12.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:3 OT
10.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 0:4

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 3.
  • Minnesota has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Detroit is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Detroit may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 72:58. (average 3.6:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Minnesota won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 40:26. (average 4:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.02.25 Minnesota Wild – Detroit Red Wings – 2:3
    22.02.25 Detroit Red Wings – Minnesota Wild – 3:4 OT
    27.12.23 Minnesota Wild – Detroit Red Wings – 6:3
    26.11.23 Detroit Red Wings – Minnesota Wild – 4:1
    14.12.22 Minnesota Wild – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 47 31 3 8 5 190:112 76
    2 Minnesota Wild 50 19 9 9 13 161:143 65
    3 Dallas Stars 49 23 4 9 13 163:139 63
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 48 17 7 12 12 161:147 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 50 20 5 8 17 170:158 58
    6 Utah Mammoth 49 19 6 4 20 153:135 54
    7 San Jose Sharks 48 14 11 3 20 152:169 53
    8 Anaheim Ducks 49 15 10 3 21 163:175 53
    9 Seattle Kraken 48 15 6 9 18 133:147 51
    10 Los Angeles Kings 48 12 7 13 16 125:136 51
    11 Nashville Predators 48 16 7 4 21 138:161 50
    12 Calgary Flames 49 17 4 5 23 127:145 47
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 49 16 4 7 22 135:154 47
    14 St. Louis Blues 49 18 1 8 22 120:168 46
    15 Winnipeg Jets 48 17 2 6 23 144:150 44
    16 Vancouver Canucks 49 10 6 5 28 129:180 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 50 22 9 4 15 173:145 66
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 47 24 6 4 13 166:120 64
    3 Detroit Red Wings 50 21 9 4 16 157:153 64
    4 Montreal Canadiens 49 17 10 7 15 168:164 61
    5 New York Islanders 49 18 9 5 17 145:137 59
    6 Boston Bruins 49 21 7 2 19 164:150 58
    7 Buffalo Sabres 48 20 6 5 17 158:150 57
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 48 19 4 11 14 156:147 57
    9 Toronto Maple Leafs 49 17 7 8 17 165:164 56
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 48 16 7 8 17 143:150 54
    11 Washington Capitals 50 21 3 6 20 159:148 54
    12 Florida Panthers 48 22 3 3 20 146:160 53
    13 New Jersey Devils 49 16 9 2 22 129:150 52
    14 Ottawa Senators 48 17 5 7 19 159:163 51
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 48 13 9 7 19 148:160 51
    16 New York Rangers 50 14 7 6 23 135:155 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.63%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.5 (11.17%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.57%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.82%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.25 (8.17%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.28%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.93%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.93%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 56 (1.5%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

    16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

    18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. San Jose Sharks: 351 (0.24%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 351 (0.24%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 351 (0.24%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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