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Golden Knights vs. Wild Prediction: Vegas Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [4/26/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
The Minnesota Wild will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM 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.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Vegas-Minnesota game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Golden Knights are more likely to win, while the Wild have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Golden Knights vs. Wild predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Golden Knights and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 58% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Wild Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-196) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +136 |
| 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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Golden Knights vs. Wild Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 44.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.9% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 5.6% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.3% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 10.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.5% |
| Joel Ek | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 31.0% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 30.8% |
| Tomas Hertl | 24.9% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 44.5% |
| Matt Boldy | 32.3% |
| Joel Ek | 28.2% |
Golden Knights vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Wild and Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 4:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Time: 4:00PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Golden Knights and Wild, made the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which consists of 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 advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vegas vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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