October 12, 2026 9:29 AM EST

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild 10/12/2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights are slight 50.3 percent favorites over the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights are favored despite being projected for 27 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Wild. The Golden Knights goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.1% compared to the Wild goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Carter Hart 25, Jesper Wallstedt 24 SHOTS: Jack Eichel 3.4, Matt Boldy 4.2 GOALS: Mark Stone 0.47, Kirill Kaprizov 0.78 PTS: Jack Eichel has a 66% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Quinn Hughes has a 65% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. NEITHER TEAM HAS UNITS EDGE

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDMinnesota WildRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-0, 100% 100Record at Home1-0, 100% 61Minnesota Wild
VS Minnesota Wild0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better2-1, 67% 19vs Team .500 or Better1-1, 50% -39Vegas Golden Knights
Record As Road Underdog0-0 No GamesRecord As Home Favorite1-0, 100% 61Vegas Golden Knights
After 1 or More Days Off5-1, 83% -369After 1 or More Days Off3-2, 60% -219Vegas Golden Knights

LAST SEASON: We advise focusing on these trends in the first month of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDMinnesota WildRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road0-0 No GamesRecord at Home27-17, 61% 20N/A
VS Minnesota Wild0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better0-0 No Gamesvs Team .500 or Better26-23, 53% -32N/A
Record As Road Underdog0-0 No GamesRecord As Home Favorite26-17, 60% -82N/A
After 1 or More Days Off0-0After 1 or More Days Off50-36, 58% -5180N/A

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDMinnesota WildRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD1-1, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME0-4, 0% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-1, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS0-4, 0% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON20-12, 62% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home3-2, 60% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road0-1, 0% OVERN/A

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SIDE VALUE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 1-1, 50% -100 Minnesota Wild Home Games: 1-0, 100% +61 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 1-1, 50% -100 Minnesota Wild Home Games: 1-0, 100% +61

MONEY LINE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 2-0, 100% +100 Minnesota Wild Home Games: 1-0, 100% 61 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 2-0, 100% +100 Minnesota Wild Home Games: 1-0, 100% +61

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 1-1, 50% -9 Minnesota Wild Home Games: 0-1, 0% -100 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 1-1, 50% -9 Minnesota Wild Home Games: 0-1, 0% -100

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