Panthers Need Points
The Vegas Golden Knights have won three straight games and now sit atop the Western Conference standings with 81 points. They’ll be looking for a fourth straight against an inconsistent Florida Panthers squad on Tuesday.
The Panthers won the President’s Trophy last season but probably won’t even make the playoffs this time around. If you’ve been tracking the NHL news, you’ve probably noticed the Panthers oscillating between wins and losses in their last 11 games.
Which side is the best bet in this spot?
Golden Knights Reliant Upon Goaltending
Vegas knows what it has on the back end and it’s helped it win games throughout the season. Its goaltending has it ranked eighth in the league regarding goals allowed per game at 2.76.
Logan Thompson was placed on injured reserve a few weeks ago, making the addition of Jonathan Quick much more important. Quick won his first start with the Golden Knights on Sunday, which means that Adin Hill is likely to get back in the crease here.
Hill is 16-6-1 this season with a 2.51 goals against average (GAA) and a .914 save percentage (SV%). If you’re making NHL predictions, note that the goaltending edge should be with Vegas in this one.
Panthers Struggling to Remain Consistent
It’s not often that you see a team alternate between wins and losses for such a lengthy period, but that’s been the nature of the Panthers‘ season. They can’t seem to get any momentum going one way or another. So it’s tough to back them for sports betting purposes.
Those who bet online should note that Florida hasn’t been able to win two straight or lose two straight since Feb. 9. It’s been roughly a month since that point, and with the Panthers winning their last game on Saturday, their streak suggests that they’ll lose this one.
To avoid that happening, they’ll be reliant upon Sergei Bobrovsky in the net again.
Bobrovsky has started their last seven games and has posted positive results for the most part. He’s 19-17-2 with a 2.99 GAA and a .906 SV%.
If you’re betting on this game in the sportsbook, note that he posted a .925 SV% in February and is at .945 in March so far, winning seven of his last 11 starts.
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Golden Knights vs Panthers Head-to-Head
These teams have only played once this season, with Vegas winning that matchup 4-2 on Jan. 12.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Information
- Game: Golden Knights (38-19-6) vs Panthers (31-27-6)
- Location: FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Day/Time: Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Golden Knights vs Panthers Live Stream: NHL.TV
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Golden Knights vs Panthers Picks and Prediction
The way the Panthers have been playing recently, it’s hard to take them with your NHL picks. However, they are 17-10-3 at home and will play in front of their audience.
With Bobrovsky playing well right now and the Golden Knights being a strong defensive team, the under might be the best option. Vegas should win this game on the side, but they have lost six of their last eight road games. So they’re tough to trust.
Florida is listed at -140 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Panthers, there’s a chance to win $71. Vegas Golden Knights are +120 with a chance to win $120 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Vegas Panthers a 58.33% chance to win, with the Golden Knights at 45.45%.
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