In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 12th at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 3-1-1 this season after they defeated the Panthers by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Minnesota had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they added one later in the second and another in the third to seal the win. The Wild were out shot by a total of 30-29, won 63.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Kirill Kaprizov, who had three goals and one assist, while Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 out of 30 shots, which was a .967 save percentage in the game.
Prior to that win, Minnesota lost to the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Sabres by a score of 3-2. The Wild have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 1.80 goals against per game, while also going 37.5% on the power play and 94.1% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led the team with six goals and two assists, while Jesper Wallstedt is 3-1-1 with a 1.78 goals against average and a .936 save percentage this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 5-1-0 this year after they defeated the Kings by a score of 2-1 in overtime. Vegas blew a 1-0 lead in the second period, but they scored midway through overtime for the win. The Golden Knights out shot LA by a total of 32-27, won 58.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by Mitch Marner, who had one goal and one assist, while Carter Hart stopped 26 out of 27 shots, which was a .963 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3 and the Kraken by a score of 6-2. The Golden Knights have scored 3.67 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 30.4% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led the team with three goals and nine assists, while Carter Hart is 3-1-0 with a 2.25 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have lost eight of their last 14 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last eight road games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Wild’s last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games against the Wild following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Monday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last 12 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last seven games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded an assist in each of the Wild’s last eight games.
- Matthew Boldy has scored the last goal in three of the Wild’s last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Kirill Kaprizov ranks T1st in the league for Goals (6) this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Golden Knights as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Jack Eichel ranks T1st in the league for multi-point games (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (1.80).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (37.50%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.67).
Wild vs Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of those four wins. The Golden Knights are 2-0-0 on the road this year, while the Wild are 1-0-0 at home. Minnesota has lost two of their last three games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in two of those three. Both of these teams are very talented, but I am taking Minnesota on home ice.