The set-up: "Momentum" is a very real, tangible factor in sports. Minnesota has won back-to-back games, and I'm not buying into any "fatigue factor" here in Game 7. The Wild dominated on both ends of the ice in their 3-0 win in Game 6 and I expect another battle until the end here as well.

The pick: Las Vegas is on the ropes, all the pressure is now on the Knights to perform in this spot. Minnesota though is 7-2 in its last nine after shutting out its previous opponent at home. Throw the seasonal stats and averages out the window here. The momentum that Minnesota has created is REAL. Outright victory is possible, but let's lay the price for the extra 1.5 goals of insurance.

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