In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22nd 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 40-20-8 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Vegas scored the first five goals in the game, but they allowed a goal late in regulation to lose the shutout. The Golden Knights outshot Boston by a total of 32-19, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Dorofeyev (3), and Howden, while Hill stopped 18 out of 19 shots in the game.
Prior to that easy win, the Golden Knights lost to the Red Wings by a score of 3-0 and the Sabres by a score of 4-3. Vegas has lost four of their last six games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 88 points. Vegas has scored 3.32 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 28.9% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 21 goals, 61 assists, and 206 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 17 goals, 41 assists, and 110 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 25-11-5 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 32-30-6 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Detroit tied the game at one in the first period, but couldn’t find anymore offense and allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 26-24, won 57.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Detroit got their lone goal from Larkin, while Mrazek stopped 22 out of 26 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Red Wings defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 3-0, but did lose to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-2 before that. Detroit has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 70 points. Detroit has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 28.3% on the power play and 69.9% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 23 goals, 46 assists, and 160 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 28 goals, 32 assists, and 210 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 17-15-3 with a 2.96 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Red Wings
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost eight of their last nine night games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Red Wings’ last 12 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Golden Knights’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 23 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 22 of the Golden Knights’ last 23 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in 18 of his last 19 appearances with the Golden Knights as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Pavel Dorofeyev has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Elmer Soderblom has recorded a point in each of the Red Wings’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight Saturday appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded an assist in each of his four previous appearances at T-Mobile Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.93%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.32).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.87%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.28%).
Golden Knights vs Red Wings Prediction
Detroit limps into this matchup playing very poorly over the last few weeks and they will be on the road for this game. The Red Wings are 14-15-3 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 25-7-3 at home. Vegas has struggled a little bit in recent games, but they are one of the best home teams in the NHL and just dominated Boston in their last game. The Red Wings collapsed once again this year and it looks like they are going to miss out on the playoffs again. I know Detroit beat Vegas last weekend, but Vegas is going to get some revenge here. Take the Golden Knights -1.5 in this game.