Golden Knights at Coyotes 12/30/18 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes
NHL: 8:05 PM ET
Dec. 30, 2018
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Vegas -145 O/U 5.5
The Vegas Golden Knights are off a 4-1 win Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles versus the Kings. Malcolm Subban got the start in between the pipes so that means #1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will get the start in this one Sunday versus the Arizona Coyotes.
The Arizona Coyotes are off a late night game at Anaheim last night and the story here on short rest should be one of very little goal-scoring tonight. The O/U is 0-3 in the last 3 meetings between these teams.
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The Vegas Golden Knights have allowed 2 or less goals in 6 of their last 10 games. The Arizona Coyotes entered their Saturday game having allowed 3 or less goals in 7 of their last 8 games. The Arizona Coyotes O/U is 3-11 in Sunday games.
The Arizona Coyotes penalty kill has been fantastic this season as they've allowed a conversion rate of only 12.3% for their opponents when on the power play. The Vegas Golden Knights have allowed opponents to convert on only 17.1% of their power play opportunities this season.
Recent Betting Trends:
Vegas is 17-3 in Sunday games
Golden Knights O/U is 4-1 this season in Sunday games
Vegas is 35-16 versus division opponents
Arizona is 11-31 in December games
Coyotes O/U is 3-11 in Sunday games
Arizona is 33-64 when playing against a team with a winning record
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 5.5 in Arizona
The Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes have combined to go just 2 for 22 on the power play in their last 3 meetings in Arizona. With Marc-Andre Fleury between the pipes and per all of the above factors noted, this back to back situation (for both clubs) turns into a low-scoring grinder.
Per all of the above, goals are likely to be few and far between in this one and the best (value) is to take the UNDER based on a projected final score of Vegas Golden Knights 2, Arizona Coyotes 1