Florida Panthers at Vegas Golden Knights 6/5/23 - NHL Betting Picks and Odds
Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
NHL: 8:00 PM EST
Jun. 05, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : VGK -140 ; O/U 5.5
The Florida Panthers remain on the road Monday night for game two of the Stanley Cup final in Las Vegas against the Vegas Golden Knights. Florida comes into Game 2 down by one game following a three goal loss on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky was overmatched in game one posting a .879 save percentage after allowing four goals on 33 shots in just under 60 minutes before Vegas found the empty net. Eric Staal and Anthony Duclair provided the only spark of the game for Vegas scoring one goal each.
The Florida offense has been the team's biggest strength this season having averaged 3.51 goals per game on 36.8 shots, while the defense did just enough allowing 3.32 goals per game as well. Matthew Tkachuk led the way for the Florida offense this year with 109 points to go along with a team high 69 assists. Carter Verhaeghe led the team with 42 goals on 275 total shots.
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The Vegas Golden Knights come into Monday riding high following their blowout win in game one to extend their win streak to two games. Adin Hill shined immensely in the net for Vegas after allowing just two goals including none in the 3rd period on 35 shots to post a .943 save percentage. Shea Theodore led the way for the Vegas offense with one goal and one assist in just under 21 minutes of game time. Jack Eichel chipped in two 2 assists in 21.5 minutes on the ice, while four other Vegas players pumped in one goal each.
The Vegas offense was mediocre this year averaging 3.26 goals on just under 32 shots, but the defense was fantastic allowing just 2.74 shots on 30.9 shots per game. Jack Eichel led the show for Vegas with 66 points on the year and Chandler Stephenson led the team with 49 assists. Jonathan Marchessaule led Vegas in goals with 28 on 234 shots.
Recent Betting Trends:
Panthers are 13-3 in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.
Panthers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Panthers are 16-5 in their last 21 road games.
Golden Knights are 13-4 in their last 17 vs. Atlantic.
Golden Knights are 18-6 in their last 24 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -140
Florida appeared severely outmatched in game 1 as Vegas coasted to the multi goal win. Look for Vegas to build off that momentum heading into Monday. The Golden Knights will again dominate in game 2 for the full 60 minutes leading to another win. Take Vegas Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win 4-2.