Florida Panthers (3-2-1) vs Vegas Golden Knights (3-2)
Game Info: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Amerant Bank Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -110 / Vegas Golden Knights -110 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 19th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 3-2-0 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Golden Knights recorded 25 shots on goal, won 56.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Dorofeyev, and McNabb, while Hill stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the loss.
Vegas opened the season with three wins over Colorado, St. Louis, and Anaheim, but they have lost to Washington and Tampa Bay in their last two. Vegas has scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 31.3% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with two goals, eight assists, and 11 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 2-2-0 with a 3.81 goals against average and an .851 save percentage.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 3-2-1 this year after they lost to Vancouver in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Florida trailed 1-0 and 2-1, but they were able to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Panthers were outshot by a total of 33-28, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Boqvist and Lundell, while Bobrovsky stopped 30 out of 33 shots in the loss.
Prior to that loss to Vancouver, Florida picked up two wins against Columbus and Boston, while also picking up two losses against Buffalo and Ottawa. Florida has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with four goals, five assists, and 14 shots on goal, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 2-1-1 with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have won seven of their last eight night games after coming off overtime.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as home underdogs.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have lost the first period in four of their last five games as road favorites following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total goal line.
- Each of the last four night games between the Golden Knights and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Panthers’ last seven games.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Carter Verhaeghe has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last three games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sam Reinhart has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last three games against the Golden Knights.
- Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last four games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Jack Eichel has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances with the Golden Knights as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup trying to snap their two-game losing streak, while Florida is looking to bounce back from an overtime loss and they will have the home-ice advantage. The Panthers have allowed three goals in three straight games, but their penalty kill has been very good to start the year. Vegas has allowed four goals in each of their last two games and they have not won either of their two road games this year. These two teams are very evenly matched, but I am going to give the slight edge to Bobrovsky and the Panthers at home.