Tag: Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights best prop bets predictions and picks

The Florida Panthers try to stay alive against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Final series Tuesday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights have just been too much for the Panthers and now lead the series 3-1 after securing a 3-2 road victory in Game 4 on Saturday. Vegas got out to a 3-0 lead in Game 4, and Florida made it interesting but just didn’t have enough in the tank. G Adin Hill has been great in the series with a 0.925 SV%.

We learned after the game that Florida LW Matthew Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury, and he’ll be a game-time decision for Game 5. G Sergei Bobrovsky has righted the ship after a couple of rough games, stopping 53 of 58 shots in Games 3 and 4. He will need to be even better than that to extend this series.

We cashed 3 of the 5 props in Game 4 and sit at 14-6 in the series.

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Game 5: Best Panthers at Golden Knights prop bet picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:07 a.m. ET.

First Period OVER 1.5 total goals (-130)

This one did not cash for the first time in the series in Game 4. Florida should come out of the gates with more urgency in this elimination game. At -130, the price is right to back one more time.

Jonathan Marchessault OVER 0.5 Points (-165)

Marchessault had an assist in Game 4 and extended his points streak to 9 games but ended his goal streak at 4 games. He has his eyes on the Conn Smyth Trophy, and I’m sticking to this juiced-up point prop. His anytime goal odds at +105 are the least rewarding of the series, which is weird coming off his first game without a goal.

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Will both teams score 2 or more goals? (including overtime and shoot-outs): YES (-165)

This one has cashed in every game of the series. Tkachuk’s health will play a part in this one, but he has been off the ice due to injury and penalties for a big chunk of the series. I look for another 4-2 kind of game.

Jack Eichel OVER 0.5 Assists (-110)

He hasn’t scored a goal in 11 games, but his price to score a point is -225, and his assist prop is -110. Going this route is just a no-brainer. He was kept off the scoresheet in Game 4 but had 5 assists in the first 3 games.

Sergei Bobrovsky UNDER 28.5 Saves (-110)

This is more of a strategy play than a fade against Bob. He has only made 29 saves once in this series and that was back in Game 1. If Vegas gets 3 or 4 on him, he’s probably coming out of the game facing elimination, and if Vegas gets a 2-goal lead, they are probably going to be playing some “keep away” with the puck. So I’m a little surprised the odds are this solid of a price.

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The Florida Panthers meet the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final playoff series Monday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights were the more disciplined team in Game 1 as they exhibited masterclass composure in the 5-2 victory. Florida jumped out to a 1-0 lead halfway through the 1st period, and each team traded goals in the 1st 2 frames. It was all Vegas in the 3rd.

Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill delivered possibly the best save of the postseason reaching back to make a save with his stick, and D Alex Pietrangelo stopped another Panthers stab at it. It seemed to leave the Panthers in shock, and all they could do was try to muck it up and bait VGK into penalties.

We went 4-1 here in Game 1 with the only prop that didn’t cash being Sergei Bobrovsky falling 1 save short. Let’s see where the value lies for Game 2.

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Game 2: Best Panthers at Golden Knights prop bet picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

Matthew Tkachuk ANYTIME goal (+120)

Tkachuk was mostly invisible in Game 1 until he was sent to the locker room early. He used one of his usual tricks in jabbing people in the face during scrums trying to get a retaliatory infraction called and was given a double-minor and a 10-minute misconduct. Something similar happened in Game 4 against Boston, and he came back with a goal and an assist in Game 5. He had goals in 3 of 4 games against Carolina and will look to be more of a factor in Game 2.

Mark Stone OVER 2.5 shots (+105)

Stone had a goal and was all over the ice in Game 1, logging 7 shots on goal. That was the most shots he recorded all postseason, but he has logged at least 3 SOG in the last 3 games. I look for Game 2 to have a different vibe, and VGK will need its power forward to continue to apply the pressure.

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Will both teams score 2 or more goals? (including overtime and shoot-outs): YES (-175)

We cashed this one in Game 1 at -160, and the books have added even more juice. I feel strongly enough about it to bite one more time. It has cashed in 6 of the last 8 meetings between the teams, and I look for a more focused Panthers team in Game 2.

Jonathan Marchessault OVER 0.5 Points (-155)

Marchessault has goals in 5 of the last 6 games and points in all 6.  I would consider his anytime goal prop as well at +130, but I’m hedging a little bit here because the other team has to put a target on him at some point. He’s a main cog on the power play and has a knack for getting open in front of the net.

First Period OVER 1.5 total goals (-125)

This happened in Game 1 even with a slow start as each team felt one another out. I look for a quick start from Florida with the potential of each team scoring in the 1st period again. We had just 16 total shots in the 1st period of Game 1. That probably won’t be the case this time.

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The Florida Panthers meet the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final playoff series Saturday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers walked the plank and came away victors. They entered as the 2nd Wild Card and took down the team with the best regular-season record in NHL history in the Boston Bruins in the opening round, and two more mighty opponents in the Toronto Maple Leafs (who finished the regular season with the 4th most points leaguewide) and Carolina Hurricanes (who finished the regular season with the 2nd most points leaguewide). They must face now the best in the West in order to hoist the cup.

Vegas had an easier road on paper, taking down the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars. They won each series convincingly, though. One of these teams is walking away with their first Stanley Cup in club history.

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Game 1: Best Panthers at Golden Knights prop bet picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Jonathan Marchessault UNDER 3.5 shots on goal (-160)

Marchessault blossomed into a star in these playoffs with 9 goals and 8 assists, including a goal in 4 of his last 5 games. He did almost everything in the Dallas series. The one thing he didn’t do? Register 4 shots on goal in a game. Florida will likely make him a focal point, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he lit the lamp, but I’ll take the Under on shots on goal.

Adin Hill OVER 29.5 saves (-110)

The Panthers averaged the most shots on goal in the regular season at 36.8 per game. Throw out Game 1 against Carolina because it went to 4 overtimes, and they averaged just 22 shots per game in the final 3 games. That’s what is most impressive is how they changed up their style of play to beat their opponent.

Vegas allowed the 13th most shots per game at 30.9, and Hill averaged 30.8 saves per game against Dallas. Florida is not Dallas, and they will look to bring pressure early and often. He’ll need to be on his game to turn aside 30, but the numbers are there for a decent price.

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Ivan Barbashev OVER 0.5 Points (+105)

The man endearingly known as “Barbie,” is a pending free agent in the offseason and has earned himself a nice payday with his clutch performance in these playoffs. He has 6 goals and 9 assists and has a point in 11 of 17 games. So he has a point in 65% of the games, and we can get him at plus-money? I’ll take that.

Sergei Bobrovsky OVER 29.5 saves (-105)

Bobrovsky has stopped 30 shots 9 times in his 13 starts in the playoffs. He made 29 saves in one other game. The Panthers were bottom 10 in the regular season, allowing 31.7 shots per game, and VGK was 15th averaging 31.5. Pretty solid odds here for the likelihood of a cash.

Will both teams score 2 or more goals? (including overtime and shoot-outs): YES (-160)

This series features 2 offensive-minded teams that post a lot of shots and allow some goals. Florida was 21st in the league, allowing 3.3 goals/game, and VGK was 11th at 2.7. Both have high-powered offenses. There’s a little more juice than I’d like for a Game 1, but it has cashed in 5 of 7 games in this matchup.

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