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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup.
The Vegas Golden Knights will square off with the Minnesota Wild in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Minnesota-Vegas game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Golden Knights with a win probability of 66%, while the Wild have 34%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Golden Knights predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL Playoffs game between the Wild and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 66% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Wild vs. Golden Knights Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-125) | -1.5 (+110) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -255 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Wild vs. Golden Knights Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Wild vs. Golden Knights matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Wild star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 7.5% |
| Joel Ek | 5.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 4.8% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 7.0% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.6% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 37.2% |
| Joel Ek | 27.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 25.3% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 34.5% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 30.7% |
| Tomas Hertl | 26.7% |
Wild vs. Golden Knights Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's action between the Golden Knights and Wild in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Wild and Golden Knights, reached the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Wild vs. Golden Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. Vegas picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Golden Knights insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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