Vegas Golden Knights (7-3-1) vs Utah Hockey Club (5-4-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -185 / Utah Hockey Club +155 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Utah Hockey Club vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 2nd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club is 5-4-2 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Utah had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals to pull away for the win. The Hockey Club was outshot by a total of 31-28, won 57.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Hayton, Keller, Kerfoot, Lamoureux, and Sergachev, while Ingram stopped 30 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hockey Club lost four games in a row against San Jose, LA, Colorado, and Ottawa. Utah has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 3.46 goals against per game, while also going 19.4% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz have led Utah with 11 points each, while Connor Ingram is 4-2-2 with a 3.54 goals-against average and a .880 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 7-3-1 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Vegas allowed the first four goals in the game and they never had a chance in the loss. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 27-26, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got their goals from Dorofeyev (2) and Pearson, while Samsonov stopped 21 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights won four games in a row against Calgary, San Jose, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Vegas has scored 4.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 73.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Stone has led Vegas with five goals, 14 assists, and 24 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 4-2-0 with a 3.20 goals-against average and a .878 save percentage.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Hockey Club
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Utah has lost four of its last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six games following a road loss.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in three of its last four night games.
- Utah has lost the second period in each of its last three road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Golden Knights’ last seven night games have gone OVER the total goal line.
- Four of Utah’s last five night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 12 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last four night games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Pavel Dorofeyev has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Alex Pietrangelo has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Golden Knights as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against the Golden Knights.
- Clayton Keller has scored a goal in three of Utah’s last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Dylan Guenther has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Utah Hockey Club vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas had their winning streak snapped by a mediocre LA team in their last matchup, so they come into this game looking to get back on track. The Golden Knights have scored five goals or more in four of their last five games and they are 7-0-0 at home this year. Utah was able to get back in the win column in their last game against Calgary, but they have allowed 4+ goals in three of their last five games. The Golden Knights have been a wagon on home ice this season and they are scoring over 4.5 goals per game this season. Take Vegas -1.5 in this game.