Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/12/24 – As the NHL regular season draws to a climactic close, the upcoming match between the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights is catching the eye of premier online sports betting enthusiasts and hockey fans alike. With the Wild holding a record of 37-30-10 and the Golden Knights at 42-27-8, both teams are neck and neck for playoff positioning, making this game critical. Scheduled for Friday, at the T-Mobile Arena, this encounter promises high stakes and thrilling hockey action.
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/12/24
When: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Where: T-Mobile Arena
TV: ESPN+
Stream: NHL.TV
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/12/24 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild | +1.5 -180 | o6 +105 | +143 |  |
| Golden Knights | -1.5 +160 | u6 -121 | -161 | |
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"I've got good memories from all around"
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— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 11, 2024
The betting odds for this game have yet to be determined, indicating a closely matched contest that’s hard for bookmakers to call. Both teams have shown consistent performances, making this a challenging game to predict. When the odds are released, it will be crucial to consider each team’s recent form, head-to-head record, and key player performances to make informed betting decisions.
Goaltender Filip Gustavsson vs. Goaltender Logan Thompson
The goal against average of 3.07 obtained by the Minnesota Wild’s goaltender Filip Gustavsson from 43 matches is a combination of the season’s ups and downs. Even so, his save percentage of .900 displays to him at the very moment of truth can make the game winning saves. Gustavson’s actions will be critical against the Golden Knights, who own a firing offensive team.
Masked behind the Vegas net, Logan Thompson has maintained a 2.76 goals-against-average across forty-four games this season, which is indicative of a stronger performance in the crease. Of late, Thompson has been on an excellent goaltending form with a 0.907 save percentage. This is another notable reason for the Knights’ recent winning streak. It remains to be seen how he’ll face the Bulls’ strong defense, which will seem rather aggressive to him.
Dynamic Offense Meets Steadfast Defense
Offensively it is the Minnesota Wild’s which is centered around Kirill Kaprizov, who has accumulated 89 points from 70 games making him a dangerous attacker. And led by the trio of Eriksson Ek, Boldy and others who score points, the Wild’s offense has got more depth and talent. They must be particularly adroit at hampering his play given the level of his rival, the Schittomagnet goalie.
Knights’ Balanced Attack
The Vegas Golden Knights, however, are all about keeping their game balanced such that their offense will go hand in hand with their defense. Marchessault and Eichel, in particular, give the team the means to develop an efficient attack; they get together 130 points altogether. This combined strategy is proving to be effective for Las Vegas by maintaining their plan flexible enough to adjust to emergent situations.
Trends
Minnesota Wild Betting Trends
Wild are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Minnesota Wild are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Wild are 21-15 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Wild’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Wild’ 39 last games at home
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Vegas Golden Knights are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Golden Knights are 19-21 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Golden Knights’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 15 of Golden Knights’ 37 last games at home
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights Betting Picks
With their present appeal and consideration of their statistics, this match is going to be closely fought. Meanwhile, the odds specific to the game have not been announced yet but it seems that the Vegas Golden Knights with slight edges when they are playing at home are probably there. Such a diverse scope of attack through Thompson and a strong goaltender can lead their side to just outbalance the opposing team.
In making hockey betting predictions, consider the Golden Knights for a straight win, particularly given their home advantage and recent form. However, with the Wild’s ability to perform on the road and their offensive threats, the game is likely to be close. Look for prop bets on players like Kaprizov and Marchessault to score.
Score Prediction: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3.
