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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Wild (9-3-0) travel to meet the Vegas Golden Knights (7-6-0) Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Wild vs. Golden Knights odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Wild have won four consecutive games, including a 5-2 victory at the Arizona Coyotes Wednesday. Minnesota has scored 5 goals in each of its last four outings.

The Golden Knights registered a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken Tuesday and have won three of their last four while covering the puck line in all three victories.

Wild at Golden Knights odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Golden Knights -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-270) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wild at Golden Knights projected goalies

Cam Talbot (7-2-0, 2.85 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Robin Lehner (6-5-0, 2.72 GAA, .919 SV%)

Talbot has won both of his starts in November, allowing 8 goals on 67 shots. Luckily for him, the Wild averaged 5.0 goals per game in those two outings. He hasn’t faced Vegas yet this season but was 3-1-2 with a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% in six starts against the Knights in 2020-21.

Lehner has won three consecutive starts, allowing just 5 total goals on 104 shots. The Golden Knights have provided him with 4.7 goals per game during the three-game win streak.

Wild at Golden Knights odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 3

Money line

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-112) welcome the red-hot Wild, but are lucky to catch the Wild on the second end of a back-to-back.

While Minnesota is 5-1 in its last six games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation (four games in six days), Vegas won’t be outdone in that department. The Golden Knights are 12-3 in the past 15 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6.

Against the spread

The Wild +1.5 (-270) will come up just short in this one, but you can’t risk nearly three times your potential for a little bit of insurance.

PASS.

Over/Under

The OVER 5.5 (-115) is the best play on the board. Legs might be a bit tired and the defense could be a bit lazy as both teams are playing the fourth game in the past six days.

Minnesota also played Wednesday, and the Over is 7-1 in its past eight when working on no rest. The Over has cashed in four straight for Vegas while going 8-3-2 in its last 13 as a home favorite.

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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Game 7 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Game 7 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights play Game 7 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Wild were struggling mightily on offense in the first 4 games of this series leaving them down 3-1 heading into Game 5 in Las Vegas, while averaging just 1.0 goals per game.

A funny thing has happened along the way, as Minnesota has rattled off 2 straight wins to force a Game 7, notching 7 total goals to just 2 for Vegas.

The Golden Knights have had a power outage on offense. While they averaged 4.0 goals per game in their wins from Game 2 through 4, they’ve notched 2 total goals in their 3 losses, including being shutout in Game 6 in St. Paul.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 8:28 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Golden Knights -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-180) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 5 (O: -145 | U: +120)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO)

Talbot has posted a pair of shutouts in the series, in Game 1 at T-Mobile Arena to open up action and again in Game 6 at Xcel Energy Center to stave off elimination and set up a decisive Game 7. He has been stealing games, which is exactly what the Wild have needed.

After giving up 3 goals in Game 5, Fleury had been exchanging donuts with Talbot until the third period in Game 6, when Ryan Hartman, Kevin Fiala, and Nick Bjugstad broke the tie with 3 on the future Hall of Famer. Just like that a 3-1 series lead has become a 3-3 series tie.

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Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 2, Wild 0

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-180) are a good pick on home ice at this price, despite that they have been struggling on offense, including a shutout loss in Game 6.

Fleury’s performance in the past 2 games might give bettors pause, as Talbot has been a bit better. However, whenever Fleury has looked down and out before he has bounced back admirably; expect more of the same.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+155) is worth a small-unit play at T-Mobile Arena in this one. Although Vegas isn’t likely to light the world afire against Talbot I really like Fleury on home ice.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5 (+120) is the best play on the board. Fleury and Talbot have put on a goaltender’s clinic in this series, with the Under hitting in 4 of the 6 games. We have had a total of just 25 goals overall in the series, or 4.2 goals per outing.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild Game 4 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild play Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights routed the Wild in St. Paul by a 5-2 score, their second consecutive victory in the series. After a pair of Under results in the first two games, the Over cashed in Game 3.

The Wild have managed to notch a total of four goals through the first three games in this series, or 1.33 goals per game. After a shutout win in overtime in the series opener, Minnesota has been outscored 8-3 in the past two games.

Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Wild -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+220) | Wild +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Golden Knights at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Fleury has allowed a total of just four goals on 81 shots, good for a 2-1-0 record, 1.32 GAA and .951 SV% in three games so far in this series. The only reason he lost Game 1 was a lack of offensive support in a 1-0 overtime setback.

Talbot pitched the shutout in Game 1, a thrilling overtime victory. But he has coughed up seven goals across the past two losses on just 67 shots, or a mediocre .896 SV%. He did make 35 saves on 39 shots last time out, but it wasn’t nearly good enough.

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Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-115) are slight favorites for Game 4, as they look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Vegas has rattled off victories in the past two games to wrestle back home-ice advantage.

They’ll win this one, and head home next time out looking to send the Wild (-105) to the handshake line.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+220) are going to get the best punch from the Wild +1.5 (-275), and if you intend to bet the puck line you better be ready to sweat. This one likely will likely head across the finish line with an empty-net goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (+100) is the play here after a pair of Under results in the first two games in Vegas. We had a total of seven goals in Game 3, with Vegas nearly taking care of the Over on their own.

Similar to the puck line above, it’s likely going to come down to a late empty-net goal to push this across the line.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild Game 3 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild play Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights bounced back in Game 2 with a 3-1 win as heavy favorites after getting tripped up 1-0 in overtime in Game 1. The goaltending has obviously been on point in this series, with offense at a premium.

The Wild are back on home ice where they posted a 21-5-2 record this season. That includes three wins in four tries against the Knights, with a 3-2 overtime loss May 5 as the only setback in St. Paul.

Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Wild -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+210) | Wild +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Golden Knights at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Fleury has turned aside 63 of the 65 shots he has faced in the postseason for a stellar .969 SV%. Unfortunately for Fleury, he has won once and lost once. He is just 1-2-0 in three games in St. Paul this season, but he has a 2.49 GAA and .910 SV%, so expect another low-scoring affair.

Talbot has been money at home, going 12-2-2 with a 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% with two shutouts in 17 games. He has matched Fleury in this series, and is looking championship-caliber so far.

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Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 2, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-115) are slight favorites on the road, and they’re a good play behind Fleury. He is just 8-14-0 in his career against Minnesota, but he has been on point in this series so far.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Wild +1.5 (-250) will cost you two and a half times your potential return at home. I don’t trust the Golden Knights -1.5 (+210) to win by at least 2, but Minnesota is just too expensive.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-135) is the play in this series until further notice. We’ve had a total of just 5 goals in the first two games, as Talbot and Fleury have been standing on their heads. Look for more of the same in Game 3.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild Game 3 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild play Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Wild odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights bounced back in Game 2 with a 3-1 win as heavy favorites after getting tripped up 1-0 in overtime in Game 1. The goaltending has obviously been on point in this series, with offense at a premium.

The Wild are back on home ice where they posted a 21-5-2 record this season. That includes three wins in four tries against the Knights, with a 3-2 overtime loss May 5 as the only setback in St. Paul.

Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Wild -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+210) | Wild +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Golden Knights at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Fleury has turned aside 63 of the 65 shots he has faced in the postseason for a stellar .969 SV%. Unfortunately for Fleury, he has won once and lost once. He is just 1-2-0 in three games in St. Paul this season, but he has a 2.49 GAA and .910 SV%, so expect another low-scoring affair.

Talbot has been money at home, going 12-2-2 with a 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% with two shutouts in 17 games. He has matched Fleury in this series, and is looking championship-caliber so far.

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Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 2, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-115) are slight favorites on the road, and they’re a good play behind Fleury. He is just 8-14-0 in his career against Minnesota, but he has been on point in this series so far.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Wild +1.5 (-250) will cost you two and a half times your potential return at home. I don’t trust the Golden Knights -1.5 (+210) to win by at least 2, but Minnesota is just too expensive.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-135) is the play in this series until further notice. We’ve had a total of just 5 goals in the first two games, as Talbot and Fleury have been standing on their heads. Look for more of the same in Game 3.

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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Game 2 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Game 2 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights play Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Joey Public was all over the Golden Knights in Game 1, and the Wild helped the books with a scoreless regulation and 1-0 overtime win. Joel Eriksson Ek scored his first-career OT playoff winner.

The Golden Knights have actually lost three of their five home games against the Wild this season between the regular season and playoffs, and three of the games have either gone to overtime or a shootout.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Golden Knights -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-190) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -140)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO)

Talbot had the benefit of not having to face Max Pacioretty as he was sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. He shut down the Golden Knights, particularly on their vaunted power play, which was 0-for-3 in Game 1.

Fleury made NHL history in the Game 1 loss. He became the first goaltender in league history to play in 15 consecutive postseasons. He stopped 29 saves in the 1-0 OT loss. He is now just 7-14-0 in 21 starts in his career against the Wild.

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Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-165) will cost you a pretty penny, but it’s hard to imagine Vegas dropping both of its games at T-Mobile Arena. The Wild (+140) are hard on Fleury, and they are a tempting play at this price. But Vegas can’t lose both games at home, can they?

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+155) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line as they should be able to bounce back against the pesky Wild +1.5 (-190). Vegas is already in a little trouble as teams that won Game 1 are 490-222 (68.8%) in winning a best-of-seven NHL playoff series, including 7-1 last season in the first round. Vegas can ill-afford a 0-2 hole heading to St. Paul, Minn., so expect their best here.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-140) is on the expensive side, but after just one goal in Game 1, the Under certainly looks attractive.

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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Game 1 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights play Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The public has been slamming the Golden Knights, but the Wild did win the regular-season series 5-3, including victories in five of the previous six. Six of the meetings were decided by one goal, including three in either overtime or a shootout, so Minnesota has been a thorn in Vegas’ side.

The Golden Knights split their four home games with the Wild, outscoring Minnesota just 13-10. Two of the meetings could not be decided in regulation, either.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:37 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Golden Knights -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-190) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO)

Talbot went off the rails a bit down the stretch, allowing three or more goals in each of his final six games, winning just two times. He still won 19 games, his most since 2017-18 with the Edmonton Oilers.

Talbot held his own against VGK, going 3-1-2 with a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% in six starts against Minnesota this season.

Fleury and G Robin Lehner are both likely to see action in this series for Vegas, but Fleury gets first crack after seeing Minnesota much more this season. He was 3-3-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .919 SV% in six starts, while Lehner was 0-1-1 with a 3.87 GAA and .884 SV% in two appearances vs. the Wild.

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Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-160) are moderate favorites, and rightly so. They’re on home ice and they finished up the regular season on a much higher note than the Wild.

Minnesota more than held their own against Vegas in the regular season, but the Knights are the play in Game 1 mainly due to the goaltender matchup. Fleury is money, while Talbot cannot be trusted nearly as much.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+155) are worth playing lightly on the puck line despite the fact most of the meetings in the regular season were rather close, and the Wild actually won five of the previous six. I still think the home crowd energy gets Vegas going, as T-Mobile Arena has quickly grown into a hostile environment during playoff time.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-120) is the slight lean in Game 1, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it requires an empty-net goal to get you over the finish line. Minnesota did hit the Over in nine of their final 11 regular-season tilts, while cashing the Over in 16 of the past 21 on the road. Talbot has been very giving lately, so that’s the play.

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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (13-4-1) once again play host to the Minnesota Wild (12-6-1) Wednesday after coming away with a 5-4 overtime victory Monday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena will be at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Golden Knights LW Max Pacioretty scored Monday’s OT winner after D Nicolas Hague and RW Alex Tuch forced the extra session with third-period goals. Minnesota led by scores of 2-1 and 4-2 in a second frame that saw six total goals scored.

This will be just the second meeting of the season between two of the top three teams in the West Division.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:42 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Golden Knights -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-225) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (4-2-1, .917 SV%, 2.55 GAA) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (10-3-0, .935 SV%, 1.77 GAA)

Talbot took the overtime loss Monday by allowing all 5 goals on a 39-shot bombardment from Vegas. It was the highest shot count faced by Talbot this season. He earned the win over the Los Angeles Kings last week in his return to the lineup after nearly a month-long absence.

Fleury has won three straight games, even though his 4 goals allowed Monday matched a season-high. He had stopped 62 of 64 shots in his previous two victories, including a 34-save shutout against the Colorado Avalanche.

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Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Wild 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-145) are the play once again at a similar price to Monday’s closing line. Vegas went 2-for-3 on the power play in the victory, but more importantly, didn’t surrender a power-play chance to the Wild.

Even with less discipline Wednesday, the Knights have the advantage with the NHL’s fourth-ranked penalty kill and the Wild’s last-ranked power play.

Vegas has a sizable edge over Minnesota in 5-on-5 Corsi For percentage for the season. That played out Monday with the Knights registering 56.19% of the total shot attempts and 52.17% of the scoring chances at full strength in the first head-to-head meeting of the season.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Add some value by backing the GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+185) to win by 2 or more goals. The goaltending, special teams and analytic edges all go to Vegas, and the Knights scored the final 3 goals of Monday’s game.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet UNDER 5.5 (-105) with Monday’s game being an outlier for both starting goaltenders. Each had played well in their previous game and should bounce back.

Vegas had played to seven straight Unders coming into Monday.

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Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (12-6-0) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-4-1) for a two-game set beginning Monday with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop at T-Mobile Arena. Below, we analyze the Wild-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The surprising Wild have won six straight games to surge into second place in the West Division. The late-February run followed six postponements due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Golden Knights have back-to-back wins bracketing a pair of postponed games against the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks. They beat the Ducks 3-2 in overtime Saturday.

Vegas remains ahead of Minnesota in the West Division. These two games at T-Mobile Arena are their first clashes of the season.

Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:42 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Golden Knights -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-250) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wild at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot (4-2-0, .926 SV%, 2.19 GAA) at Marc-Andre Fleury (9-3-0, .941 SV%, 1.59 GAA)

Talbot returned from a lengthy layoff due to COVID protocols to stop 27 of 28 shots in a win over the Los Angeles Kings Friday. Four of his seven appearances of the season were on the road; he has been slightly better there with a .928 save percentage compared to a .923 rate at home.

Fleury’s resurgent season has come with option 1B Robin Lehner sidelined by an upper-body injury since Feb. 7. “Flower” leads the NHL in save percentage and goals against average, and with 3 shutouts through 12 starts. He stopped 28 of 30 shots in the win over the Ducks Saturday.

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Wild at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-140) are underpriced based on the Wild’s active winning streak. Both teams are at relatively full health and Fleury has a considerable advantage in the goaltending battle.

Analytically, the Golden Knights are 10th in the NHL in 5-on-5 Corsi For percentage (50.93%) and seventh with 52.88% of scoring chances at full strength in their games. The Wild are 26th and fourth, respectively, by those metrics.

The main cause for concern with Minnesota is a 5-on-5 shooting percentage of 9.93 ranking third in the NHL. Impending regression there makes for a fade of the Wild.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Included in Minnesota’s active winning streak are two wins apiece over the Ducks and Kings. They also beat the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche by counts of 6-2, but it’s only the win over the Avs that can compare to this two-game test against the Golden Knights.

The Wild are last in the NHL with a 7.94 power-play percentage and the Knights are fourth with an 87.50 penalty-kill percentage. Factor in the special teams play as another advantage for the superior Golden Knights and back VEGAS -1.5 (+190) to win by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet the OVER 5.5 (-115) as a correlating play to backing the Golden Knights on the puck line.

The Knights played to the Under in each of their last seven games but that run included two shutout wins for them and a game against the Ducks in which they were blanked 1-0.

Vegas will handle the bulk of the scoring in Talbot’s first true test since a Feb. 2 loss to the Avalanche.

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