Prop Bets: Minnesota Wild VS New Jersey Devils 2025-10-22
"Wild Card Play: Minnesota’s Power Play vs. New Jersey’s Goalie Roulette"
The Minnesota Wild (+113) are about to test their mettle against the New Jersey Devils (-134) in a game that’s equal parts hockey and Russian roulette. Why? Because New Jersey’s starting goalie, Jacob Markstrom, is on the sidelines, and third-stringer Nico Daws is suddenly the man. Let’s just say the Devils’ “five-game winning streak” feels less invincible when their net is manned by a guy whose name sounds like a Lord of the Rings character.
The Numbers Game:
- Wild’s Edge: Minnesota leads the league with 10 power-play goals. If they can’t capitalize here, maybe they’ll start a side hustle as professional penalty takers.
- Devils’ Defense: New Jersey has a 5-1-0 record when scoring ≥3 goals, but Daws has never faced a crowd this hungry. Will he freeze like a penguin in the sun, or stand tall like a polar bear? The odds say Devils -1.5 (implied probability: 59%) and a 5.5 goal total (FanDuel), but I’d side with the Over 6.0 (BetRivers: -105). Let’s face it: chaos in net usually means chaos on the scoreboard.
Prop Bets to Watch:
1. Kirill Kaprizov (+115 to score): The Wild’s star is a one-man highlight reel. With the Devils’ defense preoccupied with goalie roulette, bet he’s the one nailing a slapshot from the blue line.
2. Dylan Larkin (+220 for multiple points): The Red Wings’ captain has 11 points in 6 games. If he’s scoring against Buffalo, he’s scoring for Buffalo. Literally.
The Verdict:
The Devils’ implied probability of winning is 57.1% (from -134 odds), but Minnesota’s 47.2% (from +113) feels like a steal given Daws’ debut. Take the Wild to pull off the upset and cash in on Kaprizov’s goal prop. After all, nothing says “thriller” like a third-string goalie and a power play that’s hotter than a Zamboni on a summer day.
Final Pick: Minnesota Wild +1.5 (14/10 odds) and Over 5.5 goals. Let’s hope Daws brings a helmet and a parachute. 🏒💥
Created: Oct. 22, 2025, 6:56 p.m. GMT