The set-up: Down 3-1, I like the Wild to fight tooth and nail here and at the very least, take this one to extra periods. Minnesota managed the Game 1 upset victory here on the road, but since then it's been all Las Vegas. These teams actually have very similar numbers on both ends of the ice, so the 4-0 shutout loss in Game 4 is a bit surprising really.

The pick: Note as well that Minnesota is 7-2 in its last nine in trying to revenge a shutout home loss vs. an opponent. I think the Knights have a small letdown here as well after three straight victories. Lay the price, get the extra insurance.

This is an 8* FAN APPRECIATION PUCK-LINE DESTRUCTION on the Wild.