Wild vs Golden Knights Prediction 4/20/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 20th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are 45-30-7 this year after they defeated Anaheim in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 2-1 late in the third period, but they scored with about 20 seconds left to force overtime, before getting the win in OT. The Wild outshot Anaheim by a total of 40-29, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Boldy, Eriksson Ek, and Johansson, while Gustavsson stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Wild defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2, but did lose to the Flames by a score of 4-2 before that. Minnesota has won four of their last five games and they finished fourth in the Central standings with 97 points. Minnesota has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 72.4% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with 27 goals, 46 assists, and 271 shots on goal, while Marco Rossi has added 24 goals, 36 assists, and 136 shots on goal. Filip Gustavsson is 31-19-6 with a 2.56 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 50-22-10 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vegas trailed 1-0 late in the second period, but they scored four goals in the last 22 minutes to get the win. The Golden Knights outshot Vancouver by a total of 31-17, won 64.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, Olofsson, and Schwindt, while Schmid stopped 16 out of 17 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Knights lost to the Flames by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Predators by a score of 5-3 before that. Vegas has won five of their last seven games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 110 points. Vegas has scored 3.34 goals per game and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 28.3% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 28 goals, 66 assists, and 233 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 19 goals, 48 assists, and 131 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 32-13-5 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season. 

Why the Golden Knights will beat the Wild 

• The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine night games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Wild have lost six of their last seven night games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against the Wild at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Wild have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last six games at T-Mobile Arena following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Wild’s last six night games against the Golden Knights following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the Wild’s last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Golden Knights’ last five home games against the Wild.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in five of his last six home appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last five playoff games as home favorites.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of his last 16 Sunday appearances at T-Mobile Arena.
• Brayden McNabb ranks 1st in the Pacific Division for Plus/Minus (+42) this season.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six road playoff appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one point in five of his last six road playoff appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Brock Faber ranks 2nd in the Central Division for average time on ice (25:32) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vegas Golden Knights are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.34).
• The Minnesota Wild rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.78).
• The Minnesota Wild rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (4).

Wild vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this series after barely getting into the playoffs and they haven’t played very well over their last four games. The Wild are 23-13-5 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 29-9-3 at home. Vegas has won three of their last four games and they have been one of the top teams in the NHL pretty much all season. Minnesota is finally healthy, which will be a big help in the series, but I am taking Vegas here. The Wild barely got by Anaheim and Vancouver to finish the season and will now have to refocus and play one of the best home teams in hockey. Take Vegas -1.5 here. 

David Racey's Pick: Golden Knights -1.5