Utah Hockey Club (9-10-4) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (15-6-3)
November 30, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vegas Golden Knights -179 / Utah Hockey Club +144; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 30th, at the T-Mobile Arena.
Utah Fell Just Short
Utah was quite competitive on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers but they couldn’t get the job done late. Utah jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the three goals they gave up in the second period was the difference. Karel Vejmelka was in goal and he saved 28 of the 32 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Montreal Canadiens, Utah scored three goals and they ended up winning in overtime. Utah on the season is averaging 2.74 goals while their defense is giving up 3.18 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 24th.
Golden Knights Pulled it Off
The Golden Knights scored four goals against the Winnipeg Jets and that was enough for the victory. The Golden Knights scored two goals in the third period and that was enough for the win. Ivan Barbashev had a huge game putting up two goals. Brett Howden scored two goals. Adin Hill saved 22 of the 25 shots that he faced. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.75 goals while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. Center Jack Eichel has scored eight goals and added 28 assists so far this season.
Why Vegas Will Beat Utah
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Utah has lost each of its last seven games as a road underdog.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena following a home win.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction
Vegas is going to look good here. I really don’t trust this Utah defense, and even if somehow the defense was good, this is a team that can’t score, and that is going to be the difference here. The Golden Knights are going to score at least four goals here, and that is going to be the difference here, as Vegas is going to end up cruising. I think they can win this game by three or four goals, but we will take them on the puck line.
