The Minnesota Wild are set to challenge the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs on Saturday, aiming to extend their current series lead. Although they started the series as underdogs, Minnesota has impressively gained a 2-1 advantage. This success is partly attributed to standout performances from Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who currently share the lead among all postseason players with four goals each. The upcoming game will take place at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with puck drop scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
In the latest odds for the Wild vs. Golden Knights matchup, Las Vegas is listed as the money line favorite at -149 (meaning a $149 bet would win $100), while Minnesota stands as the underdog at +125 (a $100 bet would win $125). The over/under for the total number of goals scored is set at 5.5. Additionally, the Golden Knights have a puck line of -1.5, with odds at +167. For those considering bets on the Golden Knights vs. Wild, insights from SportsLine`s established NHL projection model are available.
Wild +1.5 on the Puck Line (-204)
Many observers believe Vegas`s confidence and playoff experience should prevent them from falling into a 3-1 series deficit. However, Minnesota has proven to be a formidable opponent. While scoring five goals for a third straight game might be difficult, the Wild should remain confident following four consecutive victories on their home ice. SportsLine`s projection model predicts Minnesota covering the puck line in 70% of its simulations.
Kirill Kaprizov: 2+ Points (+150)
“Kirill the Thrill” has consistently performed, recording at least two points in each of the first three playoff games. This puts him in a three-way tie for the most points in the NHL postseason with seven. He has been productive overall, accumulating 13 points in his last nine games. Kaprizov is expected to continue his strong play against the Golden Knights, a team he scored against twice during the regular season. Odds of +150 are available for him to achieve another game with two or more points.
Tomas Hertl: Over 2.5 Shots (+120)
The Czech forward has registered three or more shots on goal in seven of his past nine contests, contributing three points (two goals and one assist) in that timeframe. In 32 career regular-season games against Minnesota, he has recorded 64 shots. His offensive output will be vital if Vegas is to level the series. Hertl is listed at +120 odds to exceed 2.5 shots in Saturday`s Game 4.
