Wild vs. Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 4/29/2025

Minnesota Wild (45-30-7) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10)
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: ESPN
West 1st Round - Game 5, Series tied 2-2

Previous Games:

  • Vegas: Coming off a 4-3 OT win in Game 4

  • Minnesota: Won 5-2 in Games 2 and 3

Head-to-Head:

The series is tied 2-2 after Minnesota's wins in Games 2 and 3, while Vegas pulled out an overtime victory in Game 4. The Golden Knights have been dominant at home this season, and the Wild will need to find a way to crack their defense to have a chance.

Minnesota Wild Breakdown:

Minnesota has battled well in this series but has been inconsistent on the road, where they’ve struggled all season. They average 2.74 goals per game while allowing 2.88 goals. Filip Gustavsson has been solid in goal, but the Wild’s penalty kill has been a weakness at 72.4%. Their reliance on Matt Boldy to carry the offense will be tested, especially against a high-powered Vegas team.

Key Players:

  • Matt Boldy: 27 goals, 46 assists

  • Kirill Kaprizov: 40 goals, 35 assists

Vegas Golden Knights Breakdown:

Vegas has been strong all season and is even stronger at home, where they’ve been tough to beat. With an offense that scores 3.34 goals per game and a defense that gives up only 2.61 goals per game, they are well-rounded. Jack Eichel is playing at a high level, and their defense has been exceptional, allowing just 26.1 shots per game at T-Mobile Arena. Adin Hill has been steady in net, posting a 2.47 GAA.

Key Players:

  • Jack Eichel: 28 goals, 66 assists

  • Jonathan Marchessault: 29 goals, 21 assists

Betting Trends:

Minnesota Wild:

  • 6-3 in their last 9 games

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of their last 5 games

Vegas Golden Knights:

  • 13-6 in their last 19 games

  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of their last 7 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Vegas Golden Knights 4 – Minnesota Wild 2

Our Best Bet:

Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (-110)

Vegas is the better team across the board with superior offense, defense, and goaltending, especially at home. Minnesota has struggled on the road and has been inconsistent. Expect Vegas to take control early and close out this game with a dominant win to retake the series lead.

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