Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

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The Minnesota Wild are set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena. This NHL regular season game is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Wild come into this game with a record of 23-10-6, holding the third spot in the Western Central Division. They have shown strength with seven shutout wins this season. The Golden Knights, with a 17-9-11 record, lead the Western Pacific Division. They have secured two shutout victories this season under the guidance of head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Wild vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -122, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine +102

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild are heading into their next game with some recent victories under their belt. In their most recent win against the Winnipeg Jets, the Wild scored 4 goals with Kirill Kaprizov leading the way with 1 goal and 2 assists. Matt Boldy also contributed with 2 goals, showing his ability to find the back of the net.

In the season so far, the Wild’s skaters have made a significant impact. They rank 10th in goals and assists, with a total of 118 goals and 202 assists. Kirill Kaprizov is a key player with 23 goals and 23 assists in 39 games, making him a crucial part of the team’s offense.

On the defensive end, the Wild have shown strength in blocking shots, ranking 3rd in the league with 622 blocks. Filip Gustavsson, their goaltender, has been reliable with 625 saves in 24 games. With these stats, the Wild are looking to continue their performance in the upcoming game.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights recently played a tight game against the Colorado Avalanche, losing 6-5. They managed 25 shots on goal and scored five times. However, they couldn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities.

In their previous game, the Golden Knights secured a 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. They had 26 shots on goal and converted one power play. The team delivered 13 hits and blocked nine shots.

The Golden Knights have been strong in assists, ranking 8th with 204. They are also doing well on the power play with 29 goals, placing them 4th. Their goaltending has allowed 99 goals, ranking 9th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored at -122 against the Minnesota Wild. The Wild are the underdogs at +102. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, the Golden Knights have a slight edge. The projected score is 3-2 in favor of the Golden Knights. The recommendation is to pick the Vegas Golden Knights on the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but their goaltending stats suggest a lower-scoring game. The projected total score is 5. The recommendation is to take the under 6.0 at -113.