The Minnesota Wild look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Vegas Golden Knights arrive at Xcel Energy Center on Friday.
A 2.9-2.7 result in favor of the Wild is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Vegas Golden Knights will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 34-12-4 this season, while the Wild are 27-18-5. Vegas is 27-21-2 against the total, while Minnesota is 25-23-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Vegas injuries news.
This game puts the Minnesota Wild, most recently No. 11 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Vegas Golden Knights, who rate a No. 2 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 2.94 goals per game, against a Golden Knights defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.64 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 20.26% while the Golden Knights defense kills off 82.88% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Knights were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Jets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vegas at +103 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Blue Jackets. Bettors on Minnesota at +109 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Vegas at Washington, Sunday, February 4th
Minnesota at Dallas, Saturday, February 3rd