Wild vs Knights Game 2 Odds, Picks & Same-Game Parlay (Apr. 22)

• The Golden Knights are -245 moneyline favorites over the Wild in Game 2 of their 1st Round playoff series
• Vegas is 4-0 against Minnesota this season, outscoring them 16-6
• See the Wild vs Golden Knights Game 2 odds, plus my picks and Same-Game Parlay below

You better brew an extra pot of coffee, because it’s going to be a late night on the East Coast sweating playoff hockey tonight. The four-game slate culminates with the Wild and Golden Knights, in a game that doesn’t drop the puck until 11:10 pm ET on ESPN.

Vegas is up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series in the NHL playoff bracket, and online sportsbooks expect them to increase their lead in Game 2.

Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The Golden Knights are currently -245 moneyline favorites, and are laying 1.5 goals on the puck line at +114 odds. The total sits at 5.5, with Minnesota coming back as +200 underdogs.

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Per the NHL public betting trends, Vegas is 4-0 this season versus the Wild, and 3-1 against the spread. Two of the four games went over the total, but none of the outings exceeded 6 goals.

Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks

• Under 5.5 (-110 at Caesars)

My prediction for Game 1 was under 5.5 goals. Although the final score read 4-2 in favor of the Golden Knights, I still believe it was the right side to back. For starters, neither team produced 3 expected goals. Vegas exceeded its expected goal mark by 1.05 goals, while Minnesota fell just below expectation.

Both teams struggled to generate scoring chances, which should suit the Wild just fine. They are severely deficient in the offensive talent category outside of Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy (who scored both Minny goals). Their only chance to hang with a superior offensive team like the Golden Knights is to muck it up. That was clearly their strategy on Sunday, as they outhit Vegas 54-29, and only surrendered 10 high danger scoring chances.

Wild vs Golden Knights Game 1 Advanced Stats

Corsi For percentage was basically equal, while neither club reached 25 shots on goal. Although the Golden Knights have a wealth of offensive talent, they’re also one of the stingier defensive teams. The combo makes them a viable Stanley Cup odds contender, as they chase their second title in three years.

Vegas ranked third this season in goals against and high dangers chances allowed. Goalie Adin Hill is 10-2-1 in his last 13 stats, with a .915 save percentage and a 2.05 GAA. He’s made three starts against the Wild so far, holding them to 4 goals, while stopping 56 of 60 shots.

Minnesota meanwhile, was sixth in expected goals against during the regular season, and 27th in expected goals for. 55% of their contests fell under the total, and I’m running back my Game 1 prediction, by picking under 5.5 goals in Game 2 as well. Until the Wild show they can punch back against the Golden Knights on the scoresheet, I’m going to continue to fade Minnesota’s offense.

Wild vs Golden Knights Same-Parlay

Moving over to the Same-Game Parlay market, where I’m parlaying under 2.5 goals for the Wild with 3+ shots for Tomas Hertl. Playoff Hertl was in fine form in Game 1, scoring once and drawing an assist. The 31-year-old tied for the team lead in shots with 4, and created the second most chances with 6.

Hertl finished third in the regular season among Golden Knights players in shots on goal, and ice time. He’s a key piece of the Vegas powerplay and has racked up 12 shots in three games against Minnesota during the regular season and playoffs combined.