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The Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights continue their best-of-7 series on Tuesday with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas leads the series 3-1. Puck drop from 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.

Stanley will be in the building on Tuesday night. No, not Stanley C. Panther, the Florida mascot, but THE Stanley. The holy grail of hockey. The best trophy in all of sports.

The precession is amazing, with the black case, the two guys in blazers with white gloves, etc. Do they come out at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night in Las Vegas?

VGK pushed Florida to the brink of elimination Saturday night with a 3-2 victory in Sunrise. The Golden Knights were up 3-0 midway through the 2nd period, all 5-on-5 goals, and Vegas failed to score a power-play goal for the 1st time in this series.

Florida fought hard, as Brandon Montour scored late in the 2nd, and Aleksander Barkov scored early in the 3rd, but that’s as close as the Panthers would get. They’re now 1-7 all-time in Stanley Cup Finals games.

Game 4 ended with some ugliness, too. After the horn sounded, and VGK won, there was a donnybrook. Irritant Matthew Tkachuk was involved, earning a slashing and unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, his 4th of the series, and 5th of the postseason. He is the 7th player in NHL history to have that many in a playoffs.

In addition, Tkachuk is believed to be battling a shoulder ailment, and his status is actually up in the air for Game 5. He was limited to just 16:40 of TOI, his second-lowest playing time of the entire postseason. It is believed that a crushing blow from VGK’s Keegan Kolesar in Game 3, which forced Tkachuk off the ice to get checked for concussion, is when he suffered the injury.

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Panthers at Golden Knights odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:53 p.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Panthers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Golden Knights -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
• Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-190) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+155)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Golden Knights projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (24-20-3, 3.07 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Adin Hill (16-7-1, 2.50 GAA, .915 SV% – regular season)

Bobrovsky stopped 28 of the 31 shots he faced, and he had a clean 2nd half of the game. However, he hasn’t been nearly the same brick wall as he was during the previous 2 series against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. Bob is just 1-3 with a 3.74 GAA and .875 SV%.

Hill wasn’t even among the top 2 goaltenders for VGK during the regular season, and now he is 1 win away from having his named etched on Lord Stanley’s Cup. He stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced en route to his 10th win of the postseason. Hill had just 16 wins in the regular season.

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Panthers at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

Call it part wishful thinking, as I don’t want the hockey season to end, and part amazing value play. The PANTHERS (+145) are worth a roll of the dice, against all odds on the road, as they look to extend their season and keep their championship hopes alive.

It could be quite an uphill climb if Tkachuk is again limited, or worse, unable to go. However, on a positive note, Florida managed to keep the Golden Knights (-175) power-play unit quiet for the first time in this series in Game 4. If Bobrovsky and the Panthers can do that again, there is a chance Florida sends this one back across the country for a Game 6.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers +1.5 (-190) is just a little too rich for my blood, although if you were to include the Florida puck line with Under 5.5, it pays +180, and it is very much worth it for a little insurance.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean again in Game 5. This is desperation time, and as the intensity has ratcheted up, the scores have ratcheted down.

We saw a pair of Over results in Games 1 and 2 on The Strip, but a pair of Under results in Games 3 and 4, with a lot more hard hitting and chippy play. I believe the latter continues, and going low is your best bet for Game 5.

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The Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights continue their best-of-7 series on Monday with Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas leads the series 1-0. Puck drop from 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 Panthers had won 11 of the last 12 games prior to Game 1, but the Golden Knights posted a 5-2 victory in the series opener.

Veteran Eric Staal opened the scoring for Florida with a shorthanded goal midway through the 1st period, but former Panthers sniper Jonathan Marchessault answered with a power-play goal at 17:18 to tie it.

In the 2nd period, Shea Theodore scored his 1st goal of the postseason for Vegas at 10:54, but Anthony Duclair beat the clock with an unassisted even-strength goal at 19:49 to level the game at 2.

It was anybody’s game, but VGK seized control in the 3rd. Zach Whitecloud struck 6:59 into the final period, while Mark Stone added an unassisted goal and Reilly Smith put a bow on the scoring with a goal into the empty net. Jack Eichel didn’t score, but he picked up 2 assists, joining Theodore (1 G, 1 A) as the only player with multiple points in Game 1.

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Panthers at Golden Knights odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Panthers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Golden Knights -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
• Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-225) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+180)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Golden Knights projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (24-20-3, 3.07 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Adin Hill (16-7-1, 2.50 GAA, .915 SV% – regular season)

Bobrovsky coughed up 4 goals on 33 shots in Game 1, his most goals allowed in 11 games since conceding 5 goals on 34 shots against the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Bobrovsky is now 11-3-0 with a 2.32 GAA and .931 SV% with a shutout in 14 postseason starts and 1 relief appearance. Despite the loss, Bob remains the chalk (+275) at BetMGM Sportsbook for the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL’s postseason most valuable player. Eichel is right on his heels, however, at +325.

Hill allowed 2 goals on 35 shots in the opening win, including a ridiculous sprawling stick save to rob Nick Cousins early in the 2nd period.

In these playoffs, Hill is 8-3-0 with a 2.06 GAA and .938 SV% with 2 SO in 10 postseason starts and 2 relief appearances. He is quickly sneaking up the Conn Smythe odds, too, now sitting at +500, the 5th-shortest odds.

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Panthers at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (+120) are a value play Monday night on the Strip.

Like the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Florida was bested by a large margin in the opening game of this series. And like the Heat in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, I expect the Panthers to come back and level this series before heading back to South Florida.

Despite the loss, Florida is still 12-2 in its last 14 road games, while going 13-3 in the last 16 games when working on a day of rest.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers +1.5 (-225) should be avoided in Game 2, as you must risk more than 2 times your potential return. If you like Florida, take it straight up on the moneyline for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (+100) is worth a look in Game 2, but go lightly.

While we saw a total of 7 goals in the opening game, we also had a shorthanded goal, as well as an empty-net goal. Neither of those things can be expected in each outing.

However, while I expect Bobrovsky to be much better in Game 2, as he has been on a heater, I do not expect Hill to be nearly as efficient as the opening game win. At the least, I can see a push, but the lean is Over yet again.

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The Florida Panthers visit the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 1 of the best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final Saturday. Puck drop from 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 Panthers have been red-hot, winning 5 consecutive games since a Game 4 setback against the Toronto Maple Leafs on home ice in the 2nd round. Florida is 11-1 across its last 12 games with the Under cashing in 8 of its last 9 games.

Florida has ousted the top overall seed Boston Bruins in 7 games in the opening round before polishing off the Leafs in 5, before sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

The Panthers have won 8 straight playoff road outings since dropping Game 1 against the Bruins. The Under has connected in 6 of the 9 road outings for Florida, including each of the past 5 away games.

The Golden Knights suffered losses in 2 straight elimination games against the Dallas Stars before finally ousting their opponent in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final. Vegas has won 6 of the past 8 games overall.

Vegas topped the Winnipeg Jets in 5 games in the Conference Quarterfinals, before easing by the Edmonton Oilers in 6 games. The Golden Knights are 6-3 in 9 home games and the Over is 6-3 in 9 home playoff contests, too.

Vegas picked up a 4-2 victory on home ice Jan. 12 as the Under cashed in these teams’ first regular-season meeting, while Florida won 2-1 on March 7 in Sunrise as the Under cashed again.

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Panthers at Golden Knights odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:36 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Panthers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Golden Knights -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
• Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+195)
• Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Panthers at Golden Knights projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (24-20-3, 3.07 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Adin Hill (16-7-1, 2.50 GAA, .915 SV% – regular season)

Bobrovsky allowed 3 goals on 39 shots in Game 4 against the Hurricanes, winning a 5th consecutive start. He is now 11-2-0 with a 2.21 GAA and .935 SV% in 13 postseason starts and 1 relief appearance. Bob has become the chalk at BetMGM Sportsbook for the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL’s postseason most valuable player.

He was 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .938 SV% in 2 regular-season starts against the Golden Knights.

Hill turned aside all 23 shots he faced in an elimination game in Dallas in Game 6, his 2nd shutout in 4 starts. In the postseason, Hill is 7-3-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .937 SV% with 2 SO in 9 postseason starts and 2 relief appearances.

He posted a 1-1-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and .963 SV% in 2 starts against the Panthers during the regular season.

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Panthers at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The chase for Lord Stanley’s Cup has reached the final series, and the GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-130) should break the ice with a victory in Game 1 in what should be a very close game.

It won’t be easy, as the Panthers have won 11 of the past 12 games, and they have 8 consecutive road victories in the playoffs.

Still, Vegas is 18-6 in the past 24 games at home and is 5-1 in its last 6 games when working on 3 or more days of rest. It is also 4-0 in the past 4 against Eastern Conference teams.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return if you like the visitors to keep it within a single goal.

That’s way too expensive, and if you like Florida, you should just play it straight up. Puck line plays on the underdog are usually just way too much risk for not enough reward.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is a decent play, especially since the Panthers have cashing so many Unders. However, some trends point the other way. The Golden Knights have cashed the Over in 12 of the past 17 games at ‘The Fortress’ and the Over is 3-1-1 in Vegas’ last 5 when working on 3 or more days of rest.

Still, both goaltenders are playing with a lot of confidence and we’ve also had plenty of days off between series for teams. There will be some rust, at least early on, so go low and feel confident in doing so.

In addition, I like UNDER 1.5 1ST PERIOD GOALS (-105) in Game 1, although I’d go lightly all around on the totals.

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