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Robin Lehner’s hip injury might just be too much for the Vegas Golden Knights to overcome in 2022-23

Another brutal injury for the Knights.

During the 2021-22 NHL season, the Vegas Golden Knights failed to make the playoffs for the first time in their franchise’s brief history. The disappointing end result had very much to do with the team’s poor health and lack of player availability throughout the year.

And while there was hope that the injuries were left in the past, the next campaign is already giving a similar vibe well before the season gets underway.

The Knights’ official Twitter account let everyone know that goaltender Robin Lehner will undergo hip surgery and is expected to miss the upcoming season. In case you forgot, Lehner had shoulder surgery back in April, which closed the book on his 2021-22 season prematurely.

Vegas was already going to have its work cut out in order to rebound from the disappointing season. But now, without an elite starting goaltender, the Knights are even more behind the 8-ball and their +1500 Stanley Cup odds at Tipico Sportsbook will probably grow longer.

Maybe the Knights can come out of nowhere and make another deep run, as they did in their debut NHL season.

Maybe.

A lot would have to go right, but hey, weird things happen in the City of Sin. Doom and gloom in Vegas? Or get in on the potential dip?

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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

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:15 a.m. ET.

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

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

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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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

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

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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