The Minnesota Wild look to extend their series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs this Saturday. Despite being the underdogs entering the series, Minnesota has secured a 2-1 advantage, fueled by Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who currently lead all postseason scorers with four goals each. The puck drop is set for 4 p.m. ET from Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Vegas is listed as the -149 favorite on the money line (risking $149 to win $100) in the latest Wild vs. Golden Knights odds, while Minnesota is the +125 underdog (risking $100 to win $125). The total goals over/under is 5.5. The Golden Knights also hold a -1.5 puck line advantage with odds of +167. Before making any bets on the Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup, it`s recommended to review the NHL predictions provided by SportsLine`s successful model.
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Wild +1.5 on the puck line (-204)
The common view is that Vegas possesses too much confidence and experience to fall into a 3-1 series deficit, but Minnesota has demonstrated they are a formidable opponent. While the Wild might find it challenging to score five goals for a third consecutive night, they maintain high confidence after winning four straight games on their home ice. The SportsLine projection model forecasts the Wild covering the puck line in 70% of its simulations.
Kirill Kaprizov 2+ points (+150)
`Kirill the Thrill` has recorded at least two points in each of the first three games of these playoffs and shares the NHL postseason scoring lead with seven points. He has accumulated 13 points over his last nine games overall and is expected to continue his strong performance against a Golden Knights team he scored against twice during the regular season. DraftKings Sportsbook lists his odds at +150 to achieve another two-plus point outing.
Tomas Hertl Over 2.5 shots (+120)
The Czech power forward has registered three or more shots on goal in seven of his last nine games, contributing three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in that stretch. He has taken 64 shots in 32 career regular-season games against Minnesota. His offensive output is crucial for Vegas`s chances of leveling the series. BetMGM Sportsbook offers odds of +120 for Hertl to tally over 2.5 shots in Saturday`s Game 4.
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