In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 10th 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 7-3-4 this season after they lost to Anaheim in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they managed to tie the game late, before losing with 32 seconds left in overtime. The Golden Knights out shot Anaheim by a total of 39-29, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Howden, and Korczak, while Schmid stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Lightning by a score of 6-3, but did beat the Red Wings by a score of 1-0 before that. The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for second in the Pacific standings with 18 points. Vegas has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 24.0% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with eight goals and 14 assists, while Mitch Marner has added four goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 6-1-1 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 7-7-1 this year after they lost to San Jose by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Florida cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed an empty net goal in the third to seal the loss. The Panthers out shot SJ by a total of 39-23, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Marchand, while Tarasov stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Kings by a score of 5-2, but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 7-3 before that. The Panthers have alternated wins and losses over their last nine games and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 15 points. Florida has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 17.5% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 10 goals and six assists, while Anton Lundell has added four goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 7-4-0 with a 2.74 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have lost six of their last eight road games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites against the Panthers.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Panthers’ last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Panthers’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between the Panthers and Golden Knights have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Panthers’ last seven games as road underdogs.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Ivan Barbashev has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Monday appearances.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances in road games.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances in night games.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. The Golden Knights are 4-2-2 at home this year, while the Panthers are 2-6-0 on the road. Florida has alternated wins and losses over their last nine games and they lost their last game, which means they are due for a win. I don’t know what to think of this Florida team, as they are very inconsistent, but I will fade them with their poor record on the road. Take Vegas to win at home.