The Minnesota Wild will aim to extend their series lead against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs this Saturday. Minnesota entered the series as the underdog but has surprisingly taken a 2-1 lead. Key contributors include Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who are currently tied as the leading goal scorers in the postseason with four goals each. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
In the latest betting lines, the Vegas Golden Knights are listed as a -149 favorite on the money line (risking $149 to win $100). Conversely, the Minnesota Wild are the underdog at +125 (risking $100 to win $125). The over/under for total goals scored is set at 5.5. Vegas is also favored on the puck line at -1.5 with odds of +167. Before placing any bets on the Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup, it`s advisable to consult the NHL predictions generated by SportsLine`s proven model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. The model has a strong track record on top-rated NHL puck line and over/under betting picks, demonstrating significant returns for players following its advice.
Here are two top betting picks for the Golden Knights vs. Wild game on Saturday from the model:
Wild +1.5 on the puck line (-204): While many believe Vegas`s experience makes a 3-1 series deficit unlikely, Minnesota has consistently shown they are a worthy opponent. It might be challenging for the Wild to repeat their recent high-scoring performances, but their confidence is high after winning four consecutive home games. The SportsLine projection model indicates a high probability, forecasting the Wild to cover the puck line in 70% of simulations.
Kirill Kaprizov 2+ points (+150): “Kirill the Thrill” has been outstanding in these playoffs, registering at least two points in each of the first three games. This puts him in a three-way tie for the most postseason points in the NHL with seven. He has accumulated 13 points in his last nine games overall and is not expected to slow down against a Golden Knights team he scored on twice during the regular season. Oddsmakers list him at +150 to achieve another multi-point performance.
Tomas Hertl Over 2.5 shots (+120): The Czech power forward has recorded three or more shots on goal in seven of his last nine appearances, contributing three points (two goals, one assist) in that span. He has a history of taking shots against Minnesota, with 64 shots in 32 career regular-season games against them. His offensive activity will be crucial for Vegas as they try to level the series. Betting sites offer odds of +120 for Hertl to exceed 2.5 shots in Game 4 on Saturday.
