Golden Knights vs. Wild Picks and Prediction – 5/1/2025

Vegas Golden Knights (49-27-6) vs. Minnesota Wild (44-28-10)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Golden Knights: Back-to-back overtime wins, including a 3-2 OT victory in Game 5

  • Wild: Two straight overtime losses, now facing elimination in Game 6

Head-to-Head:

The Golden Knights are one win away from closing out the series, leading 3-2. They've had the upper hand recently with two overtime victories. The Wild, though strong at home, have struggled to match Vegas’ offensive output and defensive consistency in these playoffs. With their season on the line, Minnesota will need a monumental effort to force a Game 7.

Vegas Golden Knights Breakdown:

The Golden Knights have been exceptional, especially in recent games, winning 6 of their last 10 and coming off back-to-back OT wins. Offensively, they are averaging 3.34 goals per game, and their power play is firing at a 28.3% rate. Defensively, Vegas allows only 2.61 goals per game, with Adin Hill playing at a high level with a 2.47 GAA and a .906 SV%.

Key Players:

  • Jack Eichel: 66 assists, 94 points

  • Pavel Dorofeyev: 35 goals

  • Adin Hill: 32 wins, 2.47 GAA

Minnesota Wild Breakdown:

Minnesota has struggled in this series, losing back-to-back overtime games, and now they’re facing elimination. The Wild’s offense has been inconsistent, averaging just 2.74 goals per game, and their power play is weaker at 20.9%. Filip Gustavsson has been solid in net with a 2.56 GAA and a .914 SV%, but the team needs to sharpen up defensively and convert more opportunities if they want to extend the series.

Key Players:

  • Matt Boldy: 27 goals, 46 assists

  • Kirill Kaprizov: 7 goals, 6 assists

  • Filip Gustavsson: 2.56 GAA, .914 SV%

Betting Trends:

Vegas Golden Knights:

  • 6 wins, 2 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last 10 games

  • 4 of their last 5 games have finished over the 5.5 total

Minnesota Wild:

  • 4-1 in their last 5 home games

  • 4 of their last 5 home games have finished over the 5.5 total

Exact Score Prediction:

Vegas Golden Knights 4 – Minnesota Wild 2

Our Best Bet:

OVER 5.5 (-110)

Vegas has been dominant with its high-powered offense and rock-solid defense, especially with Jack Eichel leading the charge. Despite Minnesota’s strong home record, the Golden Knights have simply been playing better hockey in all aspects of the game. With their chance to close out the series, expect Vegas to win comfortably and the points to go over.

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