How to Pick the Wild vs. Golden Knights Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 15

Published 7:36 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024

Before the puck drops at 6:00 PM ET in Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Wild vs. Golden Knights Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • This season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s total of 6 goals 15 times.
  • There have been 20 Vegas games with over 6 goals this season.
  • The Wild score 3.17 goals per game, compared to the Golden Knights’ average of 3.47, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.5 more than the 5.5 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -130

  • The Wild have won 76.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (16-5).
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter, Minnesota has compiled a 12-5 record (winning 70.6% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Wild’s implied win probability is 56.5%.

Golden Knights Moneyline: +110

  • In 10 games as the moneyline underdog, Vegas has achieved the upset five times.
  • The Golden Knights have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +110 or longer (in eight chances).
  • Vegas’ implied probability to win is 47.6% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Vegas 3

Wild Points Leaders

  • With 20 goals and 25 assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (45 points).
  • Matthew Boldy has 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Through 30 games, Marco Rossi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Minnesota. He has 25 points (11 goals and 14 assists).
  • In 22 games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (14-5-3) has given up 49 goals.

Golden Knights Points Leaders

  • Jack Eichel has recorded nine goals (0.3 per game) and put up 31 assists (one per game), averaging three shots per game and shooting 10.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Vegas with 40 total points (1.3 per game).
  • Ivan Barbashev has made a big impact for Vegas this season with 30 points, thanks to 15 goals and 15 assists.
  • Shea Theodore has three goals and 21 assists for Minnesota.
  • Adin Hill has a .900 save percentage (39th in the league), with 484 total saves, while allowing 54 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put up a 13-5-2 record between the posts for Vegas this season.

Wild’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/10/2024 Utah Hockey Club W 5-4 Away -105
12/12/2024 Oilers L 7-1 Home +119
12/14/2024 Flyers W 4-1 Home -159
12/15/2024 Golden Knights Home -130
12/18/2024 Panthers Home
12/20/2024 Utah Hockey Club Home
12/21/2024 Jets Away

Golden Knights’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/6/2024 Stars W 3-2 Home +119
12/12/2024 Jets W 3-2 Away +102
12/14/2024 Oilers L 6-3 Away +124
12/15/2024 Wild Away +110
12/19/2024 Canucks Home
12/21/2024 Kraken Home
12/23/2024 Ducks Home

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Minnesota vs. Vegas Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NHL Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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