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MLB and NBA coming to Vegas? Raiders’ Darren Waller says it’s ‘definitely’ happening 

Darren Waller on what he sees for the Las Vegas sports scene.

While the NFL reigns as king of the American sports landscape, regionally, it can be a different story.

The Raiders are one of the most iconic franchises with one of the largest fan bases in football, but according to their All-Pro TE Darren Waller, they are the “Clippers” of Vegas, playing second fiddle to the NHL’s Golden Knights. 

“We’re like the Clippers when we showed up,” said Waller in an interview with USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon. “We played a softball game against the Knights at the minor league ballpark, and the fans went crazy for the Knights. They were happy for us too, but the Knights are their squad.”

Waller’s experience isn’t surprising when you consider the Golden Knights’ historic run to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. And despite narrowly missing the 2022 playoffs, the Knights led the NHL in attendance for the 2021-22 season, selling out all 41 home games. 

For Waller and the Raiders, the football team did not find the same success in their first season with fans. Even with the draw of the immaculate Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders ranked in the NFL’s bottom ten in attendance last season. 

Waller believes making the playoffs, locking up Derek Carr to a long-term deal and landing Davante Adams and Chandler Jones this offseason will help the team establish themselves in Sin City. 

“We are carving out our niche here in Vegas,” Waller said. 

Waller also made it clear he intends to be around to see that growth after trade rumors swirled around him during draft week, even going as far to say Vegas’ sports landscape might be expanding. 

“Vegas, for a sports town, we are definitely getting an NBA team and definitely getting an MLB team. I feel like it’s only a matter of time just by the way these fans support and show up and go wild for the teams that are already here. I feel like it’s a no-brainer. I can’t wait to be here, living here, playing here, when it happens.” 

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Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames sports betting odds, picks and best bets

The Vegas Golden Knights (37-24-8) will tangle with the Calgary Flames (36-26-7) Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Flames sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner vs. Cam Talbot

Lehner isn’t confirmed to start, but he’s likely to make the start at Marc-Andre Fleury was punished 4-0 in Friday’s start in Winnipeg. He has picked up wins in each of his two starts with the Knights, both at home, allowing just two goals on 61 shots with one shutout of the New Jersey Devils. He also allowed four goals on 42 shots in an 8-4 win at Calgary on Feb. 15 in his penultimate start as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, and he also beat them Dec. 31 in Calgary. Lehner has an 18-10-2 record with a 4.01 goals against average and .921 save percentage.

Talbot is projected to make the start, as All-Star David Rittich has won just twice in the past six outings dating back to Feb. 12. Talbot, on the other hand, has won each of his past three outings. If Talbot is tabbed for the start, he’ll be looking to avenge a six-goal loss at Vegas on Nov. 17. He has an 12-10 record with a 2.63 GAA and .919 save %.

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Golden Knights at Flames: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-121) are mild favorites on the road. They have cashed in six in a row against winning teams, and they’re 9-2 in the past 11 games overall, and 8-2 in the past 10 as a favorite. While the Flames (+100) have won five of the past seven, they’re just 2-5 in the past seven against winning teams and 7-20 in the past 27 as a home dog.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of $8.30.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +220) might be worth a roll of the dice, as this price is awfully tempting. I think they’re going to win by just one goal, but I can see a late empty-net goal helping them to a two-goal win. It’s worth a shot, just don’t get carried away.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+125) is worth a look, as the Under is 4-0-1 in the past five overall for Vegas, while going 5-2 in their past seven inside the conference. The Under is 4-1-1 in their past six on a day of rest, too. For the Flames, the Over has been the trend, going 10-3-1 in the past 14 overall, but their troubles against Lehner make the under intriguing.

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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New Jersey Devils (26-27-12) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (36-23-8) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Devils-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Sunday. The Devils snapped a two-game skid with a 3-0 shutout win at the Anaheim Ducks, while the Golden Knights had an eight-game win streak snapped in a surprising 4-1 home loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Vegas took the first regular-season matchup vs. New Jersey with a 4-3 decision on the road Dec. 3. C Jonathan Marchessault recorded a hat trick in the win, scoring all three goals in the third period.

Devils at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

MacKenzie Blackwood vs. Robin Lehner

Blackwood is 21-12-8 with a 2.71 goals against average, .916 save percentage and three shutouts through 44 games (40 starts). He had a six-game win streak snapped with a 2-1 overtime defeat at the Kings Saturday. He lost the Dec. 3 game vs. Vegas, allowing 4 goals on 30 shots.

Lehner, who is 17-10-5 with a 2.98 GAA and .919 SV%, will make his second start since being traded to Vegas from the Chicago Blackhawks. He beat the visiting Buffalo Sabres in his Golden Knights debut Friday, allowing just 2 goals on 34 shots in a 4-2 victory. While with the Blackhawks, he faced the Devils Dec. 23 and was removed early after giving up 3 goals on 24 shots in a 7-1 loss.

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Devils at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Devils

  • D Fredrik Claesson (undisclosed) questionable
  • D Will Butcher (upper body) out

Golden Knights

  • RW Mark Stone (lower body) out
  • RW Alex Tuch (ankle) out

Devils at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. The Golden Knights (-304) are huge favorites – they’re 21-11-4 at home – but the price is too chalky. Every $3.08 wagered on the Knights to win will profit only $1. Considering the Devils (+240) knocked Lehner out early in the Dec. 23 game in Chicago, the price is tempting and offers decent value, but I’m going to SKIP IT and focus on the spread and total.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

Back VEGAS (-1.5, -121) as the STRONGEST PLAY. The Golden Knights are 7-1 in their last eight home games, have covered the PL in four of their last six and lead the Pacific Division by 2 points. The Devils (+1.5, +100) are last in the Metropolitan Division, all but eliminated from playoff contention and 16-17 vs. the PL on the road. VEGAS should win by 2 goals or more.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+115). The Devils have played to 7 Unders in a row, including four games with a combined total of just 3 goals. Meanwhile, Vegas’ last three games played Under 6 goals. It’s a good value at plus-money after the line was initially set at 6.5.

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 48-29-2. Strongest plays: 27-11.

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Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Kings at Golden Knights NHL matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Los Angeles Kings (24-35-6) hit the road to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (36-22-8) Sunday at T-Mobile Arena at 10:30 p.m. ET (on NBCSN). We analyze the Kings-Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Kings at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cal Petersen vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Petersen is expected to draw the start after Jonathan Quick posted an overtime win in Saturday’s matinee action against the New Jersey Devils at Staples Center. Petersen is 2-3-0 with a 3.02 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in his five starts to date.

Fleury is 26-14-5 with a 2.73 GAA and .908 SV% in his 46 appearances (45 starts) to date. He is expected to get the nod after Robin Lehner made his team debut and stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced against the Sabres in a win Friday.

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Kings at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Kings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Golden Knights (-334) are heavily favored against the Kings (+260), and rightly so. Yes, L.A. won 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, but it was against the lowly Devils. A road trip, albeit a short one, against a Western Conference contender on the second end of a back-to-back is a recipe for disaster for the young Kings. Still, you can’t bet Vegas at this price. Look to the puck line. AVOID.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights returns a profit of $3 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Kings results in a profit of $26 if the home team prevails.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, -115) are a much better play on the puck line, although you’ll still have to eat a little chalk. Vegas has won eight in a row and covered the puck line in four of the past five.

Over/Under (O/U)

The trends go in both directions for these teams. The under dominates the trends for the Kings, but the OVER 5.5 (-139) is the play here. The over is 3-1-1 in the past five for Vegas, and 9-4-1 in the past 14 at home. The over is also 4-0 in the past four meetings in this series, and the Vegas offense should have its way against the Kings backup netminder.

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Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Buffalo Sabres (29-26-8) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (35-22-8) Friday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Sabres-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Wednesday. The Sabres lost 3-2 at the Colorado Avalanche, while the Golden Knights blanked the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 at home for a seventh-consecutive win.

Buffalo took the first regular-season matchup vs. Vegas with a 4-2 home win Jan. 14. C Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal 7:57 into the third period.

Sabres at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Hutton is 12-11-4 with a 3.18 goals against average (GAA) and a .898 save percentage in 28 games (27 starts). He’s 6-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .905 SV% in February, losing his last start Wednesday at Colorado (31 saves vs. 34 shots). Hutton didn’t face Vegas in the Jan. 14 meeting.

Fleury is 26-14-5 with a 2.73 GAA and a .908 SV%. He took the loss vs. the Sabres Jan. 14, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots. However, he’s won his last five starts – including a 29-save shutout Wednesday – and is 7-2-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .913 SV% this month. There is a slight chance Robin Lehner (16-10-5, 3.01 GAA, .918 SV%) could make his first Vegas start – he was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks Monday – but this wouldn’t change any of the suggested plays below.

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Sabres at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Sabres

  • G Linus Ullmark (leg) out
  • C Dominik Kahun (knee) questionable

Golden Knights

  • RW Alex Tuch (lower body) questionable

Sabres at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Sabres 3

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. The Golden Knights (-250) are understandably a big favorite – they’re 20-10-4 at home – but the price is too chalky for my liking. Every $2.50 wagered on the ML will only profit $1 if Vegas wins. The Sabres (+200) offer a nice 2-1 payoff, but they’re 10-16-4 on the road. PASS.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

VEGAS (-1.5, +110) is worth a small-unit play. The Knights have won their last six at home and have covered the PL in three of their last four. But Buffalo (+1.5, -134) is one of the better PL teams in the league, going 36-27 overall and 19-11 on the road. I’ll still take my chances with the Golden Knights since they’re the hottest team in the NHL right now.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-143) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Three of Vegas’ last four games have seen at least 8 goals, while Buffalo is 4-2 O/U in its last six games. Plus, the O/U is 4-1 in the Sabres last five games vs. a team with a winning record.

Every $1.43 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if the two combine for 6 or more goals (shootout goals only count as 1 goal in the combined total).

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 46-29-2. Strongest plays: 26-11.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-8) travel to battle the Anaheim Ducks (24-30-7) Sunday at the Honda Center at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Malcolm Subban vs. John Gibson

Subban is expected to make the start after Marc-Andre Fleury worked in the 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Subban has managed an 8-7-3 record, 3.09 goals against average and .893 save percentage across his 18 starts and one relief appearance. He allowed four goals on just 18 shots in a 4-3 loss at Anaheim Dec. 27.

Gibson has posted a 17-24-4 record, 2.95 GAA and .906 SV% in 45 starts. The results have been mixed for Gibson vs. the Golden Knights, as he is 1-2-0 with a 4.04 GAA and .900 SV% in three starts.

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Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Sharks 3

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-176) are a rather risky play at this price level, although they’re expected to win. My limit on moneyline plays is generally -180 or lower. Toss in the fact that the Ducks (+145) have dropped three in a row, and Vegas looks a lot less risky. Vegas has won five in a row, and new D Alec Martinez posted a goal and an assist Thursday in his team debut, fitting right in. This is a team on the rise and playing well.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of $5.68, while a $10 wager on the Ducks results in a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +155) might be worth a small-unit play at this price level, especially given Gibson’s struggles vs. VGK so far this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is worth a look at this price level with the backup netminder for Vegas expected to play, while Anaheim’s Gibson has coughed up more than four goals per game against the Knights. The Over is 10-3-1 in the past 14 for Vegas following a win, and 5-2 in the past seven inside the division. The Over is 20-7 for Anaheim in the past 27 inside the division, and 10-4-1 in the past 15 against Western Conference foes.

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New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New York Islanders (33-17-6) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (29-22-8) Saturday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Islanders-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Thursday. The Islanders lost 5-0 at the Nashville Predators, snapping a two-game win streak, while the Golden Knights ended a two-game skid with a 6-5 OT home win vs. the St. Louis Blues.

The Islanders took the first regular-season matchup with Vegas when Ryan Pulock scored in OT for a 3-2 home victory Dec. 5.

Islanders at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Varlamov is 17-9-4 with a 2.59 goals against average (GAA) and a .915 save percentage. Varlamov won his last start, stopping 35 of 38 shots in a 5-3 home win vs. the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday. He did play Thursday in relief, stopping 16 of 18 shots in the Nashville loss. In the December victory vs. Vegas, the Russian native was the winning goalie, saving 31 of 33 shots.

Fleury, who didn’t play in that first head-to-head meeting, is 21-14-5 with a 2.87 GAA and a .904 SV%. He lost his last two starts, allowing 9 goals on 54 shots. He is 2-2-1 with 2.97 GAA and an .878 SV% in February, but he did shut out Nashville 3-0 Feb. 1.

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Islanders at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Islanders

  • C Casey Cizikas (leg) out, on IR
  • RW Cal Clutterbuck (wrist) out, on IR
  • D Adam Pelech (Achilles’) out for season

Golden Knights

  • RW Alex Tuch (lower body) questionable

Islanders at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Islanders 4

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-176) are worth a small wager despite a price higher than I usually prefer. Every $1.76 wagered on the Knights’ ML will profit $1 if they win. Vegas is 15-10-4 at home, while New York (+145) is a respectable 15-10-2 on the road. But I expect the momentum from Thursday’s thrilling Blues win to carry over into this one for the Golden Knights – who are 5-3-2 since Peter DeBoer took over as coach.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

AVOID. Vegas (-1.5, +155) and New York (+1.5, -189) are both under .500 vs. the PL. The Golden Knights are 23-38 overall and 9-20 at home vs. the PL, while the Islanders are 26-30 overall, but 14-13 on the road vs. the PL.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Four of Vegas’ last five games have seen at least 6 goals, while six of New York’s last eight games have reached at least 6 goals.

Every $1.34 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if the two combine for 6 or more goals.

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Johnny’s 2019-20 NHL strongest plays: 9-4.

Strongest plays since Dec. 1: 22-9.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Vegas Golden Knights (28-21-8) and Minnesota Wild (26-23-6) do battle at XCel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Golden Knights-Wild sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Devan Dubnyk

Fleury has tailed off lately, going just 3-5-2 across his past 10 starts dating back to Jan. 7. He hasn’t won consecutive starts since a four-game personal win streak from Dec. 28-Jan. 4. The last time he faced the Wild, however, he allowed just two goals on 26 shots in a Dec. 17 win in Las Vegas. Fleury also won his only start in St. Paul last season, allowing only one goal on 30 shots.

Dubnyk was on the short end of 3-2 decision against the Colorado Avalanche Sunday, so he’ll be looking to pick himself up off the mat. He has just one win in his past four starts at home, and that victory came against the lowly Detroit Red Wings. Perhaps Alex Stalock gets a chance instead. He is 13-8-3 with a 2.85 goals against average and .905 save percentage, and he might give Minnesota a better chance. He allowed three goals on 29 shots in that 3-2 loss to Vegas earlier this season.

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Golden Knights at Wild: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Wild 1

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-149) are favored on the road, and they’re clearly the better team. The amount of your wager should depend on whom the Wild (+125) settle upon in goal. If it’s Dubnyk, bet the Golden Knights a little more heavily. If it’s Stalock, be a little more cautious. The road team is 4-1 in the past five meetings in this head-to-head series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to grab the road win returns a profit of $6.70, while a $10 wager on the Wild results in a profit of $12.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +180) are tempting at a potential return of nearly double money. Again, the risk is considerably less with Dubnyk in the crease rather than Stalock. In fact, if it’s Dubnyk, roll the dice on a small-unit puck-line play. If it’s Stalock, AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+125) is worth a play, as it is 3-0-1 in the previous four meetings in this series. Minnesota has struggled offensively, too, with the Under going 9-4-3 in their past 16 games at XCel, and 3-0-1 in the past four games overall.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (31-20-3) and Vegas Golden Knights (28-21-7) will do battle at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Hurricanes-Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Hurricanes at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

James Reimer vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Reimer picked up the road win over the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night, and he has been victorious in three straight outings. He hasn’t lost in regulation in his past six starts dating back to Dec. 27.

Fleury didn’t face the Hurricanes in the head-to-head meeting Jan. 31, as he was serving his one-game league-mandated suspension for skipping the All-Star Game. It’s been mixed results for Fleury lately, winning two three outings since the break. He allowed two goals on 25 shots Thursday in a 7-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

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Hurricanes at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-139) haven’t been as dominant as their first two campaigns, especially that historic first season. They still have plenty of solid offense and Fleury can be a dangerous netminder. The Hurricanes (+115) dropped a 4-3 decision to the Golden Knights a little over a week ago, and the speed of Vegas might be a problem again.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of $7.20, while a $10 wager on the Hurricanes results in a profit of $11.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

If you’re going to bet the puck line, the GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +190) are worth a small-unit play at nearly double money. The Hurricanes have been a decent team against the Pacific Division, going 8-3 in the past 11 meetings, and 30-10 in the past 40 against Western Conference teams; however, they are just 1-5 in the past six on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-139) is a little risky, as I could see this going Over only because of an empty-net goal, let’s say. The Over is 4-0 in Carolina’s past four overall, and 4-0 in the past four against the Western Conference, too. The Over is 5-1 in the past six at home for Vegas, and 7-2-1 in the past 10 as a favorite, so that’s the way to lean.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Vegas Golden Knights (25-20-7) and Carolina Hurricanes (29-18-3) tangle at PNC Arena in Raleigh at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday. We analyze the Golden Knights-Hurricanes sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Hurricanes: Projected starting goalies

Malcolm Subban vs. Petr Mrazek

Starter Marc-Andre Fleury is expected to serve his one-game suspension due to his decision to skip the All-Star Game, so Subban should get the nod in Raleigh. He is 6-7-3 with a 3.04 goals against average and .898 save percentage. Subban has dropped each of his past two starts, and four of his past six assignments. Fleury is expected to return Saturday in Nashville.

Mrazek has registered an 18-12-2 record with a 2.59 GAA and .905 SV% in 31 starts and 32 appearances overall. The Czechoslovakia native has been even more impressive in Raleigh, going 14-6-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .910 SV% with two shutouts across 20 starts at PNC.

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Golden Knights at Hurricanes: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Hurricanes 5, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline (ML)

The HURRICANES (-133) entered the all-star break with back-to-back wins against the New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets, holding each team to just one goal. Over their past seven games the Hurricanes have yielded just nine total goals or 1.3 goals per game, so they’ve certainly been stingy lately. They also luck out not having to face ‘Flower’.

The Golden Knights (+110) enter this one with 3.0 goals per game, ranking 17th in the NHL, and they’re 15th in the league with 3.0 goals per game allowed. In other words, VGK has been nothing special this season, and the Knights are a dismal 19th on the penalty kill at 79.5 percent.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Hurricanes (-1.5, +195) are a tempting play at this price, but goals should be at a premium in this battle between two sharp and rested goalies. The Golden Knights (+1.5, -238) are a better play on the moneyline if you like them, as they’re just too expensive at this price. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-133) is the way to go. While, yes, Carolina has allowed just nine goals in its past seven games, as mentioned above, remember their all-star netminder is going to be wearing a ball cap while serving his one-game penalty for skipping the ASG. Carolina should be able to piece together some nice offense against P.K.’s brother.

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