Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Apr 2025

WC1 Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, 23-13-5 Away) lock horns with West Pacific winners Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, 29-9-3 at Home) in this Stanley Cup Playoffs first round matchup at T-Mobile Arena.

We are betting on the Golden Knights to get the better of the Wild in regulation time. You can back our prediction at -120 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Minnesota Wild claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-2 (OT) triumph against Anaheim Ducks at Xcel Energy Center made it back-to-back wins. Matthew Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Johansson scored one goal each.

Vegas Golden Knights have made it back-to-back wins at home. Their last game saw them land a 4-1 road victory at Rogers Arena against Vancouver Canucks. There were four different goalscorers including Pavel Dorofeyev. Goalie Akira Schmid made a total of 16 saves (.941).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights triumphed 5-1 when they last played the Wild. This head-to-head was played at Xcel Energy Center. The Knights have five straight victories against the Wild. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-13-6	2.6	.909	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-5	3.1	.868	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 30.3 shots on goal, with a 20.7% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.4 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.2%.

Matthew Boldy is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Mats Zuccarello recording 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.04 goal against average with a .892 save percentage.

The Knights have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.3 goals from 23.3 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Shea Theodore with 8 points which were all assists, while Reilly Smith is next best after having 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.31 GAA with a .897 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Vegas Golden Knights to win this NHL encounter in regulation time and that leads us to the 60-minute line for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -120 that they claim the win.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important player and goalie stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Wild vs Golden Knights stats:

• Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Golden Knights have won 17 of their last 26 games at home this season.
• Golden Knights have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Wild have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Wild have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Golden Knights have won the last 5 games between these teams.

Knights 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

For a bigger return on investment, bettors often wager Match Winner & Total Goals to get bigger odds for Vegas. The Puck Line and Winning Margin are good alternatives.

Our Game Prediction

Golden Knights 3-Way Moneyline @ -120 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mats Zuccarello Over 1.5 Shots -169

Mats Zuccarello (Wild) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -169 that this happens.

Latest Mats Zuccarello Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+350

First

+1700

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 2 - 4 Golden Knights

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Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 71% chance of securing victory, Vegas Golden Knights are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -244. For those wanting to back Minnesota Wild, you will find +198 about the underdogs.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. There are many ways to wager on the NHL including Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Moneyline

Wild

+198

Knights

-244

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+310

Tie

+320

Knights

-132

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-141

Knights -1.5

+114

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-114

Over 5.5

-106

Kirill Kaprizov can be backed to find the net at anytime at +155. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +850.

Player Goals

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+155

Anytime

+850

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+163

Anytime

+900

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+205

Anytime

+1050

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+215

Anytime

+1100

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+230

Anytime

+1150

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+240

Anytime

+1300

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+325

Anytime

+1600

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Victor Olofsson (Knights)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Brandon Saad (Knights)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Marco Rossi (Wild)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Tanner Pearson (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2000

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2000

Alexander Holtz (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2000

Shea Théodore (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2000

Gustav Nyquist (Wild)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Frederick Gaudreau (Wild)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Nicolas Roy (Knights)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+104

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 2.5

+165

Under 2.5

-222

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Reilly Smith (Knights)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-167

Shea Théodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-125

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.30 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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