In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 25th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 4-5-0 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Florida trailed 3-1 after the second period and even though they scored twice in the third, they also allowed two goals in the period for the loss. The Panthers out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 37-17, won 47% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Marchand (2) and Reinhart, while Bobrovsky stopped 12 out of 17 shots, which was a .706 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Bruins by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 3-0 before that. The Panthers have lost five of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the Atlantic standings with eight points. Florida has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with five goals and five assists, while Anton Lundell has added two goals and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 4-3-0 with a 2.61 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 5-0-2 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vegas had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored twice in the third to pull away with the win. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 27-26, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Dorofeyev, Eichel, and Karlsson, while Schmid stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Flames by a score of 6-1 and the Bruins by a score of 6-5. The Golden Knights have won four games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 12 points. Vegas has scored 4.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 32.1% on the power play and 73.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with six goals and 10 assists, while Mark Stone has added two goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 4-0-0 with a 2.57 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have lost five of their last six games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games as road favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Panthers’ last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last seven night games.
- Carter Verhaeghe has recorded at least one assist in five of the Panthers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games as underdogs.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games as favorites.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
Panthers vs Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Golden Knights are 2-0-1 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 3-1-0 at home. Florida has lost five of their last six games and their offense has been very low scoring during that span. The Panthers continue to deal with some key injuries and I just can’t back them against a team like Vegas. Take the Golden Knights here.