The Minnesota Wild look to expand their series advantage against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, set for Saturday. Despite entering the series as the underdog, Minnesota has taken a 2-1 lead, fueled by the scoring prowess of Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who are tied for the postseason lead with four goals each. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET from Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
According to the latest odds, Las Vegas is favored on the money line at -149 (risking $149 to win $100), while Minnesota is the underdog at +125 (risking $100 to win $125). The over/under for total goals is 5.5. The Knights are also -1.5 on the puck line with odds of +167. Insights from SportsLine`s projection model offer predictions for potential wagers.
SportsLine`s Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. With a strong performance on top-rated NHL puck line and over/under picks, the model provides two best bets for the Golden Knights vs. Wild game on Saturday.
Wild +1.5 on the Puck Line (-204)
While the prevailing view might be that Vegas is too experienced to fall into a significant series deficit, Minnesota has consistently demonstrated its capability as a strong competitor. Repeating a high-scoring output for a third consecutive night could be challenging for the Wild, but their confidence remains high after securing four straight home victories. The SportsLine projection model indicates that the Wild are predicted to cover the puck line in 70% of its simulations.
Kirill Kaprizov 2+ Points (+150)
Star forward Kirill Kaprizov has been highly effective, recording at least two points in all three playoff games to date and is tied for the overall postseason scoring lead with seven points. He has accumulated 13 points in his last nine games overall and is expected to maintain his offensive output, particularly against a Golden Knights team he previously scored against twice during the regular season. The odds for him to achieve two or more points in Game 4 are listed at +150.
Tomas Hertl Over 2.5 Shots (+120)
Vegas forward Tomas Hertl has been active on offense, registering three or more shots on goal in seven of his last nine games. During this period, he has also contributed three points (two goals, one assist). Historically, Hertl has a significant number of shots against Minnesota, totaling 64 shots over 32 career regular-season games. His shot generation will be crucial for Vegas`s efforts to even the series. The odds for Hertl to exceed 2.5 shots in Game 4 are +120.
