The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and Sunday features a Western Conference matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights, who won their division, will host the Wild for Game 1 of their series. Vegas dominated the regular season games against Minnesota, winning all three matchups.
Jack Eichel, Vegas`s star center, is expected to be a major factor in this series. He had a career-best season in goals and points, leading both the Wild and Golden Knights in these categories this year.
According to betting odds, the Golden Knights are strong favorites to win at home with a money line of -206, meaning you would need to bet $206 to win $100. The Wild are underdogs at +170. The predicted total goals for the game are set at 5.5, with the over and under both at -110 odds.
Top Player Prop Bets for Wild-Golden Knights Game
Predictions models analyze NHL games extensively to identify strong betting opportunities. Here are three recommended player prop bets for Sunday`s game, which can be combined for a same-game parlay with potentially high payouts:
- Alex Pietrangelo Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (+122): Rated as a 4.5-star pick.
- Jack Eichel Under 0.5 Points (+200): Rated as a 4-star pick.
- Ryan Hartman Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-108): Rated as a 4-star pick.
These prop bets highlight key players from both teams. Pietrangelo, a top defenseman for Vegas, is projected to exceed 1.5 shots on goal despite not being primarily a scorer. Eichel, while a top scorer, is surprisingly predicted to stay under 0.5 points in this game. Hartman, a Minnesota forward known for his shot volume, is expected to go over 1.5 shots on goal.
