The Minnesota Wild (27-12-4) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (28-11-3) Sunday with puck drop from T-Mobile Arena set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Golden Knightsodds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Golden Knights lead 1-0 after 3-2 road win as -103 underdogs Dec. 15; Under (5.5) hit
The Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 as -185 road favorites while the Under (6) cashed Saturday. RW Mats Zuccarello had a big night with a goal, 2 assists, 2 blocked shots and a takeaway. G Marc-Andre Fleury was outstanding, stopping 36 of 37 shots in the win for Minnesota, which has won 5 of its last 6.
The Golden Knights have lost back-to-back home games after a 2-1 setback as -137 favorites vs. the New York Rangers Saturday as the Under (6.5) cashed. Vegas struggled to solve Rangers G Igor Shesterkin, who stopped 29 of 30 shots. RW Mark Stone scored the lone goal for the Golden Knights.
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Wild at Golden Knights odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:24 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wild +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Golden Knights -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-165) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Wild at Golden Knights projected goalies
Filip Gustavsson (18-7-3, 2.44 GAA, .918 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Adin Hill (17-7-2, 2.60 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO)
Gustavsson took a tough loss in his last start Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche, as he allowed 6 goals on 27 shots. He also suffered a hard-luck loss in his previous outing against the Golden Knights March 30, 2024, allowing just 1 goal on 30 shots.
Hill took a loss in his last start Thursday against the New York Islanders, allowing 3 goals on 20 shots. His previous outing against the Wild Feb. 12, 2024, also ended in defeat, as he stopped 24 of 28 shots. He’s just 1-4 in his career against Minnesota.
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Wild at Golden Knights picks and predictions
Prediction
Wild, 2, Golden Knights 1
Moneyline
BET WILD (+150).
These 2 Western Conference powerhouses are set to clash, and it should be a thrilling matchup. I love getting the Wild at plus money, especially with how well they’ve been playing, winning 5 of their last 6 games. Minnesota has also been solid on the road with a 16-3-3 record.
While Vegas has dominated this series, winning 8 of the last 10, the Golden Knights have lost back-to-back home games, getting outscored 6-1. Vegas should be favored, but the value lies with Minnesota in this one. I expect a tight, 1-goal game — possibly even overtime — with the Wild coming out on top.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
I’m keeping my bet to the moneyline.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6 (-105).
Sunday brings a clash between 2 elite goalies, and that could spell a low-scoring affair.
The Under has hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings between these teams, and Vegas has been trending Under, going 1-6 O/U in its last 7.
Minnesota has hit the Under in 2 of its last 3, and Gustavsson should keep Vegas at bay. Expect a tight, defensive battle. I’m backing the Under here.
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