The NHL returns from the 4 Nations Face-Off break as the Minnesota Wild face the Detroit Red Wings. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Red Wings prediction and pick. The Wild come into the game at 33-19-4 on the year,

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Both Minnesota and Detroit have been sagging when it comes to expected goals generated. The goaltending matchup also suggests we're in for a low-scoring second-half opener, per our NHL betting picks.

The Red Wings were one of the hottest teams in the NHL prior to the break. Though they went into the pause with a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit had won seven straig