Away Team
Record 5-1
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 2-4-0 ATS
Road 2-0 road
Standings
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Schedule
Puck Drop Countdown
15:14:53
Start Time 8:10 PM EST
Date 12, 2026
Venue Grand Casino Arena
Where To Watch Wild+
Where To Stream Prime Video
Season Series Season series tied 0-0.

Vegas arrives on a four-game winning streak, but Minnesota has covered the puck line in all five outings and swept last season's series. A tightening total and depleted Wild defense sharpen the betting decision.

Home Team
Record 3-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 5-0-0 ATS
Home 1-0 home
Analysis Updated: 2:09 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 2:09 AM ET
Odds Updated: 4:49 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
MIN -1.5
Open: MIN -1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
MIN -118
Open: MIN -118
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Total
5.5
Open: 6.5
Total Dropping

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Tomas Hertl Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Kirill Kaprizov Over 2.5 shots: he reached three in four of five games. Kirill Kaprizov Over 2.5 shots: he averages more than three against Vegas historically. Kirill Kaprizov Over 2.5 shots: top-line minutes and power-play usage sustain shooting chances.

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Best Home Spread
BetMGM | MIN +1.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetRivers | MIN -108
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 5.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | LV +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
DraftKings | LV -102
Best Under Line
BetRivers | 6.5
Updated 4:49 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -104
MIN -115
O 5.5
U 5.5
DraftKingsLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -102
MIN -118
O 5.5
U 5.5
BetMGMLV -1.5
MIN +1.5
LV -105
MIN -115
O 6
U 6
BetRiversLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -110
MIN -108
O 6.5
U 6.5
FanaticsLV -1.5
MIN +1.5
LV -110
MIN -110
O 6.5
U 6.5
BovadaLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -110
MIN -110
O 6
U 6
BetOnline.agLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -102
MIN -112
O 6
U 6
LowVig.agLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -102
MIN -112
O 6
U 6
MyBookie.agLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -109
MIN -112
O 6
U 6
BetUSLV +1.5
MIN -1.5
LV -110
MIN -110
O 6
U 6
Caesars—LV -102
MIN -117
O 6
U 6

Injury Report

Minnesota remains without top-four defenseman Brock Faber after surgery for a skull fracture, while goaltender Filip Gustavsson is on long-term injured reserve. Nick Foligno is also on injured reserve; Marcus Foligno and Zach Bogosian carry lower-body availability concerns. Vegas forward Victor Olofsson, who produced four goals in four games, is on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue. These absences elevate Minnesota's defensive workload and Wallstedt's importance.

Key Players

Las Vegas
Jack Eichel
Eichel has three goals and nine assists for 12 points through six games.
Minnesota
Kirill Kaprizov
Kaprizov has six goals in five games, including a hat trick against Florida.

Key Matchup Edge

Minnesota's edge is defensive efficiency: nine goals conceded in five games and a .936 save percentage from Jesper Wallstedt. That foundation supports the narrow home price and an under-leaning game script. Vegas counters with 33 shots per game and a 30.4 percent power play, so Faber's absence makes special-teams discipline critical.

3 Things to Watch

  • Wallstedt versus the Vegas shot surge
  • Wild defense without Brock Faber
  • Kaprizov pressure on the first power play

Betting Breakdown

Vegas visits Saint Paul with five wins in six games, including four in a row, and an offense generating 33 shots and 3.67 goals per outing. Eichel leads the attack with 12 points, while the Golden Knights have converted 30.4 percent of power-play opportunities. Minnesota has produced a different profile: just nine goals against in five games, a 5-0 puck-line record, and no game exceeding five combined goals. Kaprizov enters after scoring three times in a 4-1 win at Florida, making the Wild dangerous even in lower-event contests. The central betting question is whether Minnesota can protect its defensive standard without Brock Faber and injured goalie Filip Gustavsson. Jesper Wallstedt has answered early with a .936 save percentage, although Vegas presents a significant shot-volume challenge. The moneyline is close to even with Minnesota slightly favored, while totals have appeared between 5.5 and 6. Minnesota swept last season's three meetings, but the visitor's power play and road form make this more competitive than that history alone suggests.

Las Vegas Betting Outlook

Vegas enters 5-1 overall and 2-0 away, with its last four games all ending in victories. The Knights beat Los Angeles 2-1 in overtime on Saturday after Carter Hart stopped 26 shots, showing they can win without a scoring explosion. Jack Eichel has 12 points in six outings, and Mark Stone adds seven, giving Vegas substantial top-line production. The attack averages 33 shots per game, while the power play is operating above 30 percent. However, a 2-4 puck-line mark shows how often tight wins fail to reward spread bettors. Victor Olofsson's absence removes another early-season scoring option.

Minnesota Betting Outlook

Minnesota stands 3-1-1 and is unbeaten in its only home game, with a defensive profile that has held every opponent to three goals or fewer. Jesper Wallstedt has handled the crease while Filip Gustavsson remains sidelined, entering with a .936 save percentage and a 1.78 goals-against average. Kaprizov has six goals in five games after a four-point performance against Florida, while Quinn Hughes supplies seven points from the blue line. Minnesota covered the puck line in each of its first five games and swept Vegas last season. Missing Brock Faber still creates a meaningful matchup test against the Knights' high-volume forwards.

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Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild FAQ

What is the current spread for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The current home spread is MIN -1.5, while the away spread is LV +1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The spread opened at MIN -1.5 and is now MIN -1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The current moneyline is LV -102 / MIN -118.

How far has the moneyline moved for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The moneyline opened at LV -102 / MIN -118 and is now LV -102 / MIN -118.

What is the current total for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The current total is 5.5.

How far has the total moved for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The total opened at 6.5 and is now 5.5.

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Where to watch Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

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What is the best free prop bet for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

Tomas Hertl Over 1.5 Shots on Goal

What is the biggest matchup edge for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

Minnesota's edge is defensive efficiency: nine goals conceded in five games and a .936 save percentage from Jesper Wallstedt. That foundation supports the narrow home price and an under-leaning game script. Vegas counters with 33 shots per game and a 30.4 percent power play, so Faber's absence makes special-teams discipline critical.

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Matchup Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
Game Date 12, 2026
Venue Grand Casino Arena
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23-28 45.1% WIN
GAME
LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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