Minnesota Wild (37-30-10) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (42-27-8)
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/12/24 – Hockey enthusiasts and bettors alike are keenly anticipating Friday’s matchup between Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights, which has attracted much interest. Not just any regular-season meeting; rather it marks two teams on different paths to playoff qualification that differ by win/loss/overtime loss records. Fans and bettors are eagerly searching for multi-handicapper picks ahead of what promises to be an exhilarating contest.
The Wild’s offense has put together a guarantee not short for greatness this season as its head is led by left-winger Kirill Kaprizov. Kaprizov came out in front with 41 goals and 48 assists, which was a big danger zone for any defense on Minnesota’s side. Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy are ones among others in their team who are responsible for the coming of this bunch together, registering 40 points between them. Their forceful offense skills would cause pressure on the funds of Golden Knights which are secured and partly due to the excellent performance of goalkeeper Logan between the posts.
Vegas Golden Knights’ attack led by right wing Jonathan Marchessault and center Jack Eichel has illustrated its strength. Marchessault’s effectiveness with high-shots has landed him 41 goals, while a keen eye for assists by Eichel have also played out with 34 assists. The collaboration between those players and William Karlsson creates a lethal offensive force that the Minnesota Wild team’s defense, with goalie Filip Gustavsson, is going to try to counteract to get a victory.
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/12/24 Game Info
| When: | Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Arena |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Filip Gustavsson vs. Goaltender Logan Thompson
Filip Gustavsson has been a great figure on the ice for the Wild this season as he has made 43 appearances with a save percentage of 900. Even though he sees on average 28 shots per game, his frailty will be the key thing in him constantly forcing the Golden Knights’ offensive line back. His agility and skills to act decisively even in shootouts, which are bound to create high pressure moments, will be on the spotlight.
On the other side of the coin is Logan Thompson, who has been known for his dependability, having a record of 19 wins, 8 losses, and a save percentage of .907 in 44 games. Score wise both goalies are almost the same, but performances-wise Vezina’s slightly better record gives the Golden Knights a slight edge over Gustavsson. Thompson’s precision in scoring goals will probably be decisive in the end, especially when Kaprizov’s newcomers are the best in the league.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the betting lines are still to be determined, bettors should keep a close eye on updates. The performance of both teams’ goaltenders and their recent winning trends will play a significant role in shaping the odds.
Minnesota Wild Betting Trends
The Wild also possess remarkable ability to play the underdogs on the road, being at 21-15 over clear odds away from home. Nevertheless, their recent game closures have a direct connection with their lower-scoring clashes. In fact, their last five games have not crossed over the total points limits. The fact may seem the factor bettor may go through when he is assessing the Over/Under for the upcoming game.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
On the road, the Golden Knights have underperformed in the ATS category with a 37% winning success rate, 19-21. However, potent was the fact that the last five of their matches have given such brilliant results of 4 victories and 1 loss, hence strong form. Although seeing that not one of their last five fixtures cashed a total the wiser would be an understanding of this game.
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/12/24 Betting Picks
In terms of the research of the both teams strengths and weaknesses and the revelation of their key performers, this match should be very interesting and closely contested. Offense’s capabilities led by Kaprizov of the Wild against the tight defense system of the Golden Knights and Thompson’s net skills might have an impact on the result of the match.
The battle will be between tactical experts against the experienced goaltenders. However, there is an increasing possibility that this game will focus more on blocking rather than offense. Well, it’s all about the very slight edge, and that belongs to the Golden Knights belonging to their home ground and Thompson’s form.
Bettors should consider the under on total goals, aligning with both teams’ recent trends towards lower-scoring games, making for a compelling NHL free parlay prediction.
Free Pick and Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Minnesota Wild 2.