Vegas Golden Knights (42-25-8) vs. Arizona Coyotes (31-39-5)
April 5, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona Coyotes +117 / Vegas Golden Knights -145; Over/Under: +6
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The Vegas Golden Knights and the Arizona Coyotes meet Friday in NHL action from the Mullett Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes prediction.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game looking to build on their current three-game win streak after a 6-3 win over Vancouver last time out. Jonathan Marchessault leads the Golden Knights in scoring with 66 points including a team-high 41 goals and 25 assists while Mark Stone has 53 points with a team-high 37 assists. Jack Eichel has 59 points with 33 assists while William Karlsson has 53 points with 26 goals and 27 assists. Adin Hill has gone 18-10-2 with a 2.62 GAA and a .914 save percentage while Logan Thompson has gone 23-12-5 with a 2.64 GAA and a .911 save percentage this season. The Golden Knights will play against the Canucks and Oilers after this game.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have won six of their last seven games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Golden Knights have won the first period in each of their last four night games.
Arizona Coyotes Team Preview
The Arizona Coyotes come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 2-1 loss to Vancouver in their last game. Clayton Keller leads the Coyotes in scoring with 69 points including 32 goals and 37 assists while Matias Maccelli has 51 points with 37 assists of his own. Nick Schmaltz has 56 points with 21 goals and 35 assists as well. Nick Bjugstad has 44 points with 21 goals and 23 assists while Alex Kerfoot has 40 points with 29 assists as well this season. Connor Ingram has posted a 20-20-3 record with a 2.88 GAA and a .909 save percentage in goal for Arizona while Karel Vejmelka is 11-18-2 with a 3.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage this season. The Coyotes will meet the Sharks and Kraken after this one.
Arizona Coyotes Team Facts
- The Coyotes have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Coyotes have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The home team has won the third period in six of the last seven games between the Golden Knights and Coyotes.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Coyotes’ last nine night games.
Golden Knights vs. Coyotes Prediction
I’m on the Golden Knights here. I feel like the Coyotes are just at a point where they’re playing out the string and I have no real interest in backing them even at home down the stretch. Vegas has something of consequence to play for here as they’re still in the midst of a playoff push and head-to-head, they’ve gotten the better of the Coyotes in a lot of recent meetings. Give me Vegas in this one.
