Florida Panthers (28-18-3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (30-15-4)
January 26, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vegas Golden Knights -125 / Florida Panthers 105; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 26th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 30-15-4 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas was tied at two in the second period, but they allowed the next two goals and came up just short in the third. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 27-21, won 51.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Eichel (2) and Theodore, while Hill stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights defeated the Blues by a score of 4-2, but also lost to St. Louis by a score of 5-4 before that. Vegas has lost five of their last six games and they are currently battling with Edmonton for first in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Vegas has scored 3.39 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 28.4% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel led Vegas with 14 goals, 47 assists, and 151 shots on goal, while Mark Stone added 13 goals, 31 assists, and 67 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 18-9-3 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year. The Golden Knights will face the Stars, Blue Jackets, and Rangers following this one.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are playing a late game on Saturday against the Sharks, which is not reflected in this article. The Panthers are 28-18-3 this season after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Florida led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Panthers recorded 28 shots on goal, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Rodrigues, while Knight stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Ducks in back-to-back games by scores of 5-2 and 3-0. Florida has won three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 59 points. Florida has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 28 goals, 24 assists, and 129 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 14 goals, 27 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 9-7-1 with a 2.43 goals against average and an .907 save percentage this year. The Panthers will meet the Kings and Blackhawks after this game.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup struggling over the last two weeks, but they will look to get back on track at home in this contest. The Golden Knights are 18-6-1 at home this year, while the Panthers are a few games above .500 on the road. Florida has been very solid on the road this season, but they will be on a back-to-back in this game. The Golden Knights have been very good defensively for most of the season, but they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last six games. I don’t like how Vegas is playing right now, but I like them at home against a backup goalie. Take the Golden Knights here.
