In this article, we will formulate a Wild vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 25 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights (42-20-8, 41-29 ATS) went through a tough period of four losses in five games but bounced back with a three-game winning streak. The Golden Knights defeated the Bruins, Red Wings, and Lightning, all at home, scoring 15 goals in the process. Vegas will now spend the next three games on the road. The Golden Knights are at the top of the Pacific Division Standings with 92 points, five ahead of the Kings and Oilers.
The Golden Knights average 3.37 goals per game this year (4th), while they allow 2.67 GPG (7th). Jack Eichel leads the team with 87 points (23 G and 64 A). Mark Stone contributes 61 points (18 G and 43 A), while Tomas Hertl has 59 points (31 G and 28 A).
Ilya Samsonov (16-9-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Golden Knights on Tuesday against the Wild. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.79 goals per game this year with a .892 SV% and two shutouts.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild (40-26-5, 35-36 ATS) were on a seven-game homestand, during which they recorded four wins and three losses. The Wild beat the likes of the Avalanche and Kings, and following that homestay, they suffered a 3-0 road loss to the Dallas Stars. Minnesota is 4th in the Central Division Standings with 85 points, 15 behind the leaders Jets.
The Wild score 2.70 goals per game on average (27th), while they concede 2.78 GPG (10th). This season, Matt Boldy leads the team with 60 points (23 G and 37 A). Marco Rossi has 54 points (22 G and 32 A), while Kirill Kaprizov chips in with 52 points (23 G and 39 A).
Filip Gustavsson (28-16-4) is expected to start for the Wild at the goal on Tuesday against the Golden Knights. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.47 goals per game this year with a .918 SV% and five shutouts.
Why the Wild will cover
- The Wild have won three of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has covered the puck line in 13 of the Golden Knights’ last 15 games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games.
- The Golden Knights have lost the third period in three of their last four games against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Wild’s last nine home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five road games following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in nine of the Wild’s last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 30th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.80).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 4th in the league in save percentage this season (.906).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.67).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Wild vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four, while Vegas was victorious in both H2H duels this season. The Golden Knights won 3-2 at Minnesota and 4-1 at home. Although I think the Golden Knights are a better team and favorites here, I am going to back the Wild to cover the puck line. Minnesota won the last three home games, while Vegas lost four of its previous five on the road.