The Minnesota Wild meet the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of a Western Conference best-of-7, first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tuesday. The series is tied 2-2. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Golden Knights won 3-0

Wild D Jared Spurgeon’s first goal of the playoffs came at a crucial moment, tying the game with just over 9 minutes left, assisted by captain Kirill Kaprizov, who recorded his fourth assist of the series. Despite the late rally, the Minnesota Wild fell 4-3 in OT with the Over (5.5) cashing. G Filip Gustavsson faced a barrage of 46 shots, allowing 4 goals on the night in a tough loss.

After the Golden Knights squandered a 3-2 lead in the third period, C Ivan Barbashev came through with his first goal of the postseason, scoring with under 3 minutes left in the first overtime to tie the series at 2-2. C Tomas Hertl also found the net for his third goal of the series. G Adin Hill had a solid performance, stopping 29 of the 32 shots he faced in the win.

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Wild at Golden Knights odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wild +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Golden Knights -225 (bet $225 to win $100)Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-140) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+118)Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -102 | U: -118)Wild at Golden Knights projected goalies

Filip Gustavsson (31-19-6, 2.56 GAA, .914 SV%, 5 SO in regular season) vs. Adin Hill (32-13-5, 2.47 GAA, .906 SV%, 4 SO in regular season)

Gustavsson faced a barrage of 46 shots in Game 4, the most he’s seen in this series, stopping 42 before allowing the game-winning goal in overtime. On the season, he has allowed just 15 goals on 173 shots in 5 starts against the Golden Knights. In his postseason career, Gustavsson holds a 4-5 record with a solid 2.44 GAA and a .920 SV%.

After consecutive losses, Hill bounced back with a victory in Game 5, allowing 3 goals on 32 shots. This season, he is 4-2 against the Wild, surrendering 15 goals on 97 shots in those matchups. The former Stanley Cup-winning goalie boasts a record of 14-8, with a 2.31 GAA, .921 SV%, and 3 shutouts in his postseason career.

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Wild at Golden Knights picks and predictionsPrediction

Golden Knights 4, Wild 3

PASS.

I believe the Golden Knights win at home in Game 5, but the Wild will push them to the limit, which is why I’ll take my wager to the puck line.

BET WILD +1.5 (-140).

The Wild have outscored the Golden Knights 13-8 over the last 3 games of this series. After dominating Games 2 and 3, it took an overtime thriller in Game 4 for Vegas to even the series. Hill has underperformed for the Golden Knights in the playoffs, posting a 2-2 record with a 3.30 GAA and an .854 SV% — an unexpected drop-off for the typically reliable netminder. Meanwhile, Kaprizov has been the best player in the series, registering 4 goals and 4 assists. In contrast, Vegas has been let down by its stars, as C Jack Eichel just registered his first point of the series in Game 4. Expect the Wild to keep Game 5 competitive, given their recent form.

BET OVER 6 (-102).

I’m sticking with the Over in this matchup, as it has hit in each of the last 5 meetings between these teams. The Golden Knights have gone Over in 6 of their last 8, while the Wild have hit the Over in 6 of their last 7. With 6, 7, 7, and 7 total goals scored in this series so far, it’s safe to continue backing the Over Tuesday night.

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