The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers face off on Saturday in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at FLA Live Arena. The Golden Knights currently sit with a 2-1 series lead, and the home team has won each of the three games.
Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Golden Knights were leading 2-0 in the series and they headed into period three of Game 3 with a 2-1 series lead, and it looked like they were about to take a dominating lead. They allowed the game to be tied up late in the game though, and they ended up allowing the winner in overtime. Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Stone each scored a goal and added an assist. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.89 goals while their defense is giving up 2.58 goals per game. Marchessault has scored 13 goals and added 10 assists. The offense has been ranked the best in the playoffs.
Panthers Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is the Florida Panthers who are right back in this series. The defense in the first two games struggled, but in the last game they stepped up and that allowed their defense to have a shot. Matthew Tkachuk has had a big playoffs and he scored the tying goal in Game 3. The Panthers are averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense has been ranked 9th during the playoffs and although the stats haven’t been great, they have found a way to win games. Tkachuk has scored 11 goals and added 13 assists.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Trends
Panthers are 11-1 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Panthers are 8-1 in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. Golden Knights are 12-2 in their last 14 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Golden Knights are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Golden Knights are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Panthers are going to find success in this game. Their defense has stepped up at home and their defense is going to find success again in this game. The Panthers are going to score at least three goals, and that is going to be enough for them to get the job done. Back the Panthers on the money line to cash here.