Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Game 3 Pick – 4/24/2025

As the first-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild shifts to the Xcel Energy Center for Game 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the stakes are high with the series tied 1-1. The Golden Knights, known for their defensive prowess, will face a rejuvenated Wild team eager to capitalize on home-ice advantage.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Game 3 Preview

The Golden Knights demonstrated their defensive strength in Game 1 the series, allowing just two goals. But they struggled in Game 2 of this series, allowing five. Which version of the Knights defense we see in this game could go a long way in determining how this contest ends. Vegas finished this season just a game above .500 on the road, which also makes playing on the road in this crucial contest an area of concern for them.

On the other side, the Wild are looking to keep their offense rolling after a five-goal performance in Game 2 to even the series. Kirill Kaprizov, returning from an injury that sidelined him for half the season, has shown flashes of brilliance but needs to find consistency. The Wild's defense has been decent for the most part, giving up three goals per game on the road through two games, but their offense must step up to challenge the Golden Knights' formidable defense.

Betting Insights

• Moneyline: Golden Knights -150, Wild +130
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

The betting odds suggest a closely contested game, with the Golden Knights slightly favored. The recent trend towards lower-scoring games indicates that the UNDER on total goals might be a prudent choice for bettors.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Game 3 Prediction

Considering the Golden Knights' strong defensive performance and the Wild's struggles to generate offense consistently, Game 3 is likely to be a low-scoring affair. The Wild's return to home ice and the potential for offensive resurgence cannot be overlooked. But we will take Vegas to win this pivotal Game 3 matchup.

Prediction: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2

Betting Pick: Golden Knights -120; UNDER 5.5 goals

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