Wild vs. Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 4/22/2025

Minnesota Wild (45-30-7) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-11)
Time: 11:00 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Vegas: Won 4-2 in Game 1 of the series

  • Minnesota: Lost 4-2 in Game 1

Head-to-Head:

Vegas has dominated Minnesota, winning the last six matchups, including a decisive Game 1. The Golden Knights are the more complete team, both offensively and defensively, and are favored to extend their series lead.

Minnesota Wild Breakdown:

Minnesota struggled in Game 1, giving up a strong third period performance by Vegas. Despite a solid season from Filip Gustavsson in net (2.56 GAA, .914 SV%), the Wild’s defense has been inconsistent, and their special teams are a weakness. Their power play is average, and they have trouble staying disciplined, which could be problematic against a team like Vegas. Matt Boldy remains a key offensive weapon, but Minnesota needs more scoring to compete with the Golden Knights.

Key Players:

  • Matt Boldy: 27 goals, 46 assists

  • Filip Gustavsson: 2.56 GAA, .914 SV%

Vegas Golden Knights Breakdown:

Vegas has been dominant, winning four of their last five games, including a solid Game 1 performance. Their offense is clicking, with Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev leading the way, and their defense has been stout. Adin Hill has been a reliable presence in goal, and the Golden Knights have one of the best power plays in the league (28.3%). Vegas has the edge in almost every aspect of the game, and their home-ice advantage makes them tough to beat.

Key Players:

  • Jack Eichel: 28 goals, 66 assists

  • Adin Hill: 2.47 GAA, .906 SV%

Betting Trends:

Minnesota Wild:

  • 4 wins, 6 losses in their last 10 games.

  • Lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

Vegas Golden Knights:

  • 4-1 in their last 5 games.

  • 3 consecutive home wins.

  • 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.

Exact Score Prediction:

Vegas Golden Knights 4 – Minnesota Wild 2

Our Best Bet:

Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+110)

Vegas is the stronger team across the board, with better offense, defense, and goaltending. Minnesota's struggles on the road and weak special teams will likely lead to another Golden Knights victory. Vegas should cover the spread as they extend their series lead. Let me know if you'd like more info!

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