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Golden Knights vs. Wild Prediction: Vegas Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [5/1/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild matchup.
The Minnesota Wild will square off with the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Vegas-Minnesota game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Golden Knights with a win probability of 58% and the Wild with 42%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Golden Knights vs. Wild predictions page.
Wild vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Golden Knights and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 58% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Wild Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+160) | +1.5 (-185) |
| Moneyline | -165 | +140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Golden Knights vs. Wild Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Golden Knights vs. Wild Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Wild?
According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 40.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 7.7% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.1% |
| Victor Olofsson | 4.3% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 9.4% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.2% |
| Joel Ek | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 36.2% |
| Tomas Hertl | 26.8% |
| William Karlsson | 21.5% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 40.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 30.3% |
| Joel Ek | 24.7% |
Golden Knights vs. Wild Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Wild and Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Golden Knights and Wild, reached the NHL Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vegas vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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