Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild 12/15/24 – The Minnesota Wild ((20-6-4) will be taking on the Vegas Golden Knights 19-8-3 in what promises to be an exciting NHL encounter. Both teams have had a good season thus far and this game seems to be a crucial point in their campaigns. This game is on Sunday. This fixture will be held at the Enterprise Center, so tune in through the NHL network in order to get all the updates from the riveting competition.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild 12/15/24
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
Where: Enterprise Center
TV: NHL
Stream: NHL.TV
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild 12/15/24 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Team A) | +1.5 (-245) | Over 5.5 (-130) | -106 |  |
| (Team B) | -1.5 (+200) | Under 5.5 (+110) | -116 | |
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Onto Minnesota.https://t.co/pDH8OieR8t
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 15, 2024
The odds suggest that it will be a hard-fought contest. The moneyline sees the Golden Knights as slight underdogs at -106, while a spread of +1.5 works in their favor. The over/under of 5.5 points leads us to expect slightly more than average scoring due to the defensive showings of the teams lately.
Goaltender Adin Hill vs. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson
This year, Adin Hill has used the Golden Knights with his extended presence in the team for 19 games including an impressive performance with a .904 save percentage. The Wild will have a hard-hitting attack, and so the pressure that Hill can withstand will be critical. Of late, he has been able to keep the Knights in contention in most of the matches despite poor offensive support at several stages.
From the Wild’s side, Filip Gustavsson has been able to register a .922 save percentage across 22 games which is quite remarkable for a goalie. One would anticipate his shot-stopping skills when he faces huge firepower from the team, as the Knights have been able to reach the final overcoming several defenses. The latest trends in his game indicate that he should be able to pressure and be effective in his role for Minnesota’s defense.
The showdown between Hill and Gustavsson will be a test of stamina and quickness. With Hill guarding the goal for the Knights, they will need him to be on top of his game against a Minnesota side that has been rather efficient in coming up with scoring opportunities. However, given his better save percentages and recent form, Minnesota seems to have a slight advantage defensively which is important for a match that is bound to be low-scoring in terms of chances.
Golden Knights Statistical Spotlight
At the present time, the Golden Knights are quite confident with their performances having Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev at the forefront of the attack. With 39 points in 29 outings, Eichel has been an important playmaker whereas, Barbashev also has 29 points scoring 14 goals which depicts he is efficient in scoring. It was also their input during the last two wins over the Winnipeg and Dallas that mattered and carrying this form into the next game against the Minnesota Wild will certainly be important.
Wild’s Winning Formula
The Wild have benefitted greatly from the performances of both Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, Kaprizov is the leading scorer in the team with 43 points. Their attacking exhibit was also present in the recent match, when the team won against Philadelphia with a number of good tactical plays earning a win of 4-1. Their character in recovering from a humiliating defeat by Edmonton days earlier illustrates the spirit and versatility of the team, which will come in handy against the Knights.
Trends
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas’ last 6 games.
Vegas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Minnesota.
Vegas are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Vegas are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 10 games.
Minnesota are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games against Vegas.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 8 games at home.
Minnesota are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild Betting Prediction
This regular season match will certainly be an interesting combat because of the recent form and the strengths of both teams, not forgetting that Minnesota will be playing at home. The goaltenders’ angle of the game promises to be intriguing, and the betting lines suggest that Minnesota will have an advantage at home. But the performances of the Golden Knights in crucial moments of matches draw respect.
Based on the prevalent tendencies and statistics, it is reasonable to think of a bet on the total goals scored to go UNDER 5.5, as both teams have in the past displayed a tendency to play through the full-time with solid defenses. Betting on players’ props, especially for goaltenders, sees value in the games as they are instrumental.
Score Prediction: Wild 3, Golden Knights 2.
