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Golden Knights vs. Wild prediction: Why Vegas is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [11/16/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights will lock horns in the NHL at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, with puck drop at 6:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Wild.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's Golden Knights vs. Wild matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
As part of Dimers' NHL predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, puck line, and over/under probabilities for Sunday's clash between the Golden Knights and Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Golden Knights vs. Wild odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+198) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +112 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Wild picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Golden Knights -1.5 | +198 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +112 |
| Total | Under 6 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Golden Knights -1.5 at the spread.
Golden Knights vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Wild?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 43.1% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is a 10.4% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 38.6% |
| Jack Eichel | 34.3% |
| Tomas Hertl | 33.5% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 25.9% |
| Mitch Marner | 24.2% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 43.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 30.4% |
| Joel Ek | 22.7% |
| Ryan Hartman | 18.9% |
| Marcus Johansson | 18.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 8.4% |
| Jack Eichel | 7.0% |
| Tomas Hertl | 6.5% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 5.1% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.1% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 10.4% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.0% |
| Joel Ek | 4.3% |
| Ryan Hartman | 3.4% |
| Marcus Johansson | 3.1% |
Golden Knights vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Wild and Golden Knights at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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