The Minnesota Wild are set to clash with the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. Entering the series as the underdog, Minnesota has surprisingly claimed a 2-1 series advantage. Key contributors Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy have been exceptional, currently leading all playoff scorers with four goals each. The pivotal Game 4 is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Min.
According to the latest odds, Las Vegas is favored on the money line at -149 (bet $149 to win $100), while Minnesota is listed as the underdog at +125 (bet $100 to win $125). The projected total for goals scored is 5.5. Vegas also holds a puck line advantage at -1.5 (+167). These odds and predictions are based on analysis from the SportsLine Projection Model, a proven hockey simulation tool.
Betting Picks
While many anticipate Vegas will avoid falling into a 3-1 series deficit due to their experience, Minnesota has demonstrated they are a formidable opponent. Scoring five goals for a third consecutive game might be challenging, but the Wild remain confident, having won four straight games on home ice. The SportsLine projection model supports this pick, forecasting the Wild to cover the puck line in 70% of its simulations.
Kirill Kaprizov, nicknamed “Kirill the Thrill,” has registered at least two points in each of the first three games of these playoffs, tying him for the postseason scoring lead with seven points. He has been on a hot streak, accumulating 13 points in his last nine overall contests, and is expected to continue his production against a Golden Knights team he scored on twice during the regular season. Odds for him to record another two-plus point outing are +150.
Tomas Hertl, a key forward for Vegas, has recorded three or more shots on goal in seven of his last nine games. Over that span, he has tallied three points (2 goals, 1 assist). In his career against Minnesota during the regular season, he has registered 64 shots in 32 games. His ability to generate offense and put pucks on net will be vital for Vegas`s efforts to even the series. Odds for Hertl to exceed 2.5 shots in Game 4 are +120.
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