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Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Saturday. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Golden Knights lead 2-0

The Stars suffered a 4-3 defeat at home in the series opener in a game which could have gone either way. However, Dallas suffered a 3-1 loss in Game 2, as its offense really struggled to get anything going. The Stars now face the unenviable task of trying to win at least 1 game in the next 2 at T-Mobile Arena to extend the series and force things back to Dallas.

The Golden Knights cashed as underdogs in the first 2 games — +126 in Monday’s opener and +150 Wednesday. With Game 3 at home, Vegas is favored this time around. The defending Stanley Cup champions are just 2-2 in the past 4 games as favorites. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for VGK after a 5-0-1 Over run in the final couple of weeks of the regular season.

In addition to winning both playoff games vs. Dallas, Vegas swept all 3 regular-season meetings, although 2 of the wins required overtime or the shootout.

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Stars 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 5:03 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Golden Knights -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+220) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Stars at Golden Knights projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (35-14-4, 2.72 GAA, .905 SV%, 3 SO in regular season) vs. Logan Thompson (25-14-5, 2.70 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO in regular season)

Oettinger allowed 2 goals on 25 shots in Game 2, but that was not good enough to secure the home win for his team. He is 0-2-0 with a 3.10 GAA and .850 SV% in 2 starts in this series.

Last season, G Adin Hill was the man down the stretch, helping the young organization to its 1st Stanley Cup title. In these first 2 games vs. Dallas, Thompson allowed 4 goals on 50 shots, good for a 2-0-0 record, 2.00 GAA and .920 SV%.

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Stars at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-115) are favored in Game 3, which might raise some eyebrows given the fact Dallas is in a 2-0 series hole and this game is in Vegas. The line is also a bit surprising since Vegas (-105) swept the 3-game regular-season series vs. the Stars.

However, Dallas didn’t win 52 games and come up 1 point short of winning the President’s Trophy by mistake. Th Stars are one of the premier teams in the NHL. Game 3 will show if they’re still a legitimate contender or if they fold their tent.

I’m banking on DALLAS (-115) showing some tremendous fortitude against all odds.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-275) will cost nearly 3 times your potential return on home ice. That’s way too much risk for a little bit of insurance. If you like Vegas, which is up 2-0 in the series, you should like it straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at the most.

The Under cashed in Game 2, and Dallas figures to be quite sawed off about the predicament it is in. We should see a lot of physical play, and strong defense with goaltending.

VGK has cashed the Under in 3 of its past 4 games. The Under also has a slight 12-9 edge in the past 21 games at home for the Golden Knights.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars meet in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series Wednesday. The Golden Knights lead the series 1-0. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Knights took Game 1 on the road 4-3, and they cashed 2 of our 3 bets in the process. C Jack Eichel had 2 assists but did not have a shot on goal, oddly enough. RW Mark Stone, who made a curious return to health before Game 1 of the playoffs, scored 83 seconds into the game, and the Knights were up 3-2 at the end of 1. They didn’t look back.

The Stars lost all of their Game 1s last season, including 2 at home, and they continued that trend with a slow start Monday. G Jake Oettinger made just 11 saves on 15 shots. LW Jamie Benn scored a goal and had 7 shots, and RW Jason Robertson found the back of the net.

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Golden Knights at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:20 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Stars -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-185) | Stars -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Golden Knights at Stars projected goalies

Logan Thompson (25-14-5, 2.70 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (35-14-4, 2.72 GAA, .905 SV%, 3 SO)

Thompson was solid in Game 1, stopping 26 of 29 shots fired his way. He was 3-2-0 with a 3.22 GAA and .887 SV% in 5 April starts. He beat the Stars in his only start against them during the regular season, stopping 19 of 20 shots he faced.

Oettinger no bueno, but the Knights scored 2 of their 4 goals on the power play. Still, he stopped just 11 of 15 shots. He was 0-1-1 with a 3.21 GAA and .885 SV% against Vegas during the regular season. He went 2-4 with an .877 SV% in 6 games against the eventual Stanley Cup champs in last year’s playoffs. So there is enough of a sample size here to be concerned.

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Golden Knights at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

Oettinger had a string last year where he was unstoppable after a loss. I look for him to steady up in this one and the Stars to even the series. VGK has won 5 consecutive meetings and the last 4 in Dallas. The train stops here, but Oettinger has to keep it low-scoring. I don’t like the price tag on Dallas at -165.

JASON ROBERTSON OVER 2.5 SHOTS (-140) is the way to go here. He had 3 SOG in Game 1 and has 3+ in 3 straight and 4 of 5.

Puck line/Against the spread

The only side I would consider here is the Stars -1.5, but I don’t have the confidence to back them.

PASS.

Over/Under

This total would be 3-5-2 O/U in the last 10 meetings. The Stars have 8 goals in the last 4 games, and Oettinger will have to keep this one under wraps for them to have a chance. Otherwise, they could be going home early.

LEAN UNDER 6 (-115).

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Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars Game 1 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8) hit the road to face the Dallas Stars (52-21-9) in Game 1 of their 1st-round series at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

In a matchup of last season’s Western Conference Finals, the Golden Knights march into Dallas, where they outscored the Stars 12-3 in 3 games in that series. The Knights have some injury questions with RW Mark Stone’s (abdomen) status unknown, and D Alex Pietrangelo (illness) missed some time down the stretch. One thing that holds true is they’re a big, physical team that is built for the playoffs.

The Stars live and die with G Jake Oettinger in net. He struggled in last year’s playoffs, allowing 3+ goals in 11 of 19 starts after a banner regular season. The team tapered his workload back from 62 to 54 games this season. C Joe Pavelski was a monster in last year’s postseason with 9 goals and 5 assists in 14 games. They’ll rely heavily on the veteran again this postseason run.

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Golden Knights at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:38 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Stars projected goalies

Logan Thompson (25-14-5, 2.70 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (35-14-4, 2.72 GAA, .905 SV%, 3 SO)

The one major hurdle the Knights will have to navigate this playoff run is the goaltending. G Adin Hill missed a lot of time this season after he went on a heater in last year’s playoffs. Thompson will have to prove he can do the same. He was 3-2-0 with a 3.22 GAA and .887 SV% in 5 April starts. He beat the Stars in his only start against them this season, stopping 19 of 20 shots he faced.

Oettinger was phenomenal down the stretch, going 5-1-0 with a 1.65 GAA and .941 SV% in 6 April starts. As mentioned, the team reduced his workload by 8 games this season after he seemingly wore down in last year’s playoffs. He was 0-1-1 with a 3.21 GAA and .885 SV% against Vegas this season. He went 2-4 with an .877 SV% in 6 games against the eventual Stanley Cup champs in last year’s playoffs.

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Golden Knights at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Stars 2

Moneyline

The Stars lost all 3 Game 1’s last year, and 2 of those were at home. I think Vegas comes out and outmuscles them in this one. Vegas won all 3 matchups this season, and 2 came in the Stars’ building.

Take the value with the GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+115).

Puck line/Against the spread

There is a glaring prop bet ready for the picking. C Jack Eichel had 4+ SOG (shots on goal) in the final 3 games of the season. He also had 4, 4 and 8 SOG against Dallas this year.

Take JACK EICHEL OVER 3.5 SHOTS (+100).

Over/Under

The Knights beat the Stars in Vegas 4-3 and it required overtime in Game 1 last postseason. I’m thinking we see one team reach 4 in this one as well. VGK is 5-4-1 O/U in its last 10, and Dallas was just 2-8. I look for a high-scoring opener before the jitters and adrenaline evens out.

Take the OVER 5.5 (-120).

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Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (42-27-8) visit the Edmonton Oilers (47-24-5) Wednesday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Golden Knights suffered a 4-3 loss in Vancouver on Monday, dropping each of the 1st 2 games on the 3-stop road trip. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row for the defending champs, averaging 4.3 goals per game (GPG) while allowing 4.7 GPG in the 3-game span.

The Oilers doubled up the provincial rival Calgary Flames 4-2 last time out on Saturday as moderate favorites (-170). Edmonton is a solid 5-1-1 in the past 7 games, while going 5-1 in the past 6 outings when favored. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

VGK has won 3 of the past 4 meetings, while the home side has picked up wins in 4 of the past 5 in the series. The Over has cashed at a 3-1 clip in the past 4 meetings.

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Golden Knights at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oilers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Oilers -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Oilers projected goalies

Adin Hill (18-10-2, 2.62 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (34-14-5, 2.62 GAA, .906 SV%, 2 SO)

Hill allowed just a single goal on 13 shots in a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 23, but he was forced to exit due to a lower-body injury. He was able to return to practice to start the week, and he is projected to be between the pipes.

Hill allowed just 1 goal on 31 shots in a 3-1 win against the Oilers Feb. 6, snapping Edmonton’s 16-game winning streak a game short of the NHL record.

Skinner was sharp last time out, allowing just 2 goals on 23 shots in a 6-2 victory against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Friday. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 12 of his past 13 starts dating back to Feb. 26.

Skinner allowed just 2 goals on 25 shots in a 3-1 loss at Vegas on Feb. 6, and he allowed 4 goals on 27 shots in a 5-4 SOW on Nov. 28 in Edmonton.

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Golden Knights at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

The OILERS (-125) is a solid play at home as a slight favorite.

The home team has won 4 of the previous 5 meetings in this series. Edmonton is 9-0-1 in the past 10 games on home ice since Feb. 24, a stunning loss to the rival Flames.

The Golden Knights (+105) limp in with a pair of losses to start the road trip, getting outscored 11-7.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward if you require insurance, and just cannot play Vegas straight up. If you like the defending champs, just play them on the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-120) is worth a look based on the very giving ways of the Golden Knights lately. The total has gone high in each of the past 3 games for VGK.

Be careful, though, as the Oilers have cashed the Under in 3 of the past 4 games. However, the total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 home games for the Oil.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (42-26-8) visit the Vancouver Canucks (47-22-8) Monday at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Golden Knights lead 2-1

The Golden Knights were stunned 7-4 on the road against the Arizona Coyotes as heavy favorites (-192), serving as a cautionary tale why you should never bet teams on the road costing such a big price. The loss snapped a 3-game win streak, and a 7-game point streak.

VGK is still 6-1-1 in the past 8 games since March 21, including a 6-3 win over the Canucks at T-Mobile Arena last Tuesday as a the Over (5.5) cashed.

The Canucks were doubled up 6-3 on the road against the Los Angeles Kings, cashing the Over (5.5). Vancouver has been a bit erratic lately, going just 2-4-0 in the past 6 games, while the offense is averaging only 2.4 goals per game (GPG), with the Under going 7-2-1 in the past 10 outings.

Vegas has won 3 of the past 4 games in this series, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 meetings.

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Golden Knights at Canucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Canucks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Canucks -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Golden Knights at Canucks projected goalies

Logan Thompson (23-13-5, 2.72 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Casey DeSmith (11-9-6, 2.96 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO)

Thompson is projected to start, and he is looking to atone for the game Friday at Arizona. He allowed 6 goals on 31 shots in the loss, halting a 4-start winning streak. His last win came in the start prior, allowing just 3 goals on 30 shots in a 6-3 victory against the Canucks last Tuesday.

DeSmith was amazing in March, going 4-3-1 with a 2.02 GAA and .913 SV% in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance for the injured Thatcher Demko. However, he has allowed 6 goals in each of his 2 starts in April, including a 24-save effort in a 6-3 loss against the Golden Knights last Tuesday.

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Golden Knights at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Canucks 3

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+100) are a decent play at even-money on the road.

Vegas has won 3 of the past 4 games, and it is 6-1-1 in the past 8 outings. That includes the win at home against the Canucks last Tuesday. As an underdog, the Golden Knights have won 2 of the past 3 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) are just a little too expensive on the puck line, if you require insurance and cannot play Vegas straight up.

VGK is 6-1 in the past 7 games on the puck line as an underdog, winning outright in 3 of those outings.

The Canucks -1.5 (+200) are just 2-6 on the puck line in the past 8 games as a favorite, so they cannot be trusted, either.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-115) is probably the best bet on the board in this clash of Western Conference titans.

The total has gone high in 2 of the past 3 games for the Canucks, including a combined 9 goals last Tuesday in Vegas against the Golden Knights.

The defending champs from Vegas have cashed the Over in each of the past 2 outings, and VGK has notched at least 4 goals in 4 of the past 5 outings, and 3 or more goals in 8 of the past 10 contests.

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Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (46-20-8) kick off a 3-game road trip Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights (41-25-8) at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Canucks won 3-1 at T-Mobile Arena on March 7 in the most recent meeting, while the Golden Knights picked up a 4-1 win Nov. 30 in Vancouver in the 1st meeting. The road team has scored a win in 5 straight meetings, with the underdog going 5-2 in the past 7 in the series. The Under is 2-0 in 2 meetings this season, while going 3-1 in the past 4 encounters.

Vancouver has won 4 of its past 6 games, while allowing 3 or fewer goals in 7 straight outings. The Under is on a 6-0-1 run, and the total went low in a 10-1-1 clip in 12 games in the month of March.

Vegas posted a 2-1 win in overtime last time out in Minnesota on Saturday, while going 5-0-1 in the past 6 outings. The Under is 5-1-0 in the 6-game span, while cashing in 7 of the past 9 contests.

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Canucks at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Golden Knights -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-225) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Canucks at Golden Knights projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (11-7-6, 2.71 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (22-12-5, 2.63 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)

DeSmith allowed just 2 goals on 33 shots in his most recent start Thursday against the Dallas Stars in a 3-1 loss. He did fine, but the offense gave him no support. He posted a 4-3-1 record, 2.02 GAA and .913 SV% in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance in 9 games in March.

Thompson has won 3 straight starts, allowing just a single goal in 5 consecutive starts, and 6 appearances. He was an amazing 5-1-0 with a 2.05 GAA and .932 SV% in 6 starts and 1 relief outing in the month of March.

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Canucks at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

The CANUCKS (+110) are a nice value as short ‘dogs on the road.

Again, the road team has cashed in 5 straight meetings, and Vancouver has picked up wins in 4 of the past 6 games, while going 8-3-1 in the past 12 outings.

The Golden Knights (-130) are an impressive 5-0-1 in the past 6 games, but they’re just 4-6-0 in the past 10 skates on home ice, including a straight up loss on March 7 against the Canucks.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, if you seek insurance, and cannot bring yourself to play Vancouver straight up. That’s too much risk, and not enough reward.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is a risky play in this day and age of the NHL, but going low is the best course of action.

The Under is on fire for VGK lately, going 5-1 in the past 6 games, and 7-2 in the past 9 contests.

For Vancouver, the total has gone low in 3 straight games, while going 6-0-1 in the past 7 games, and 10-1-1 in the past 12 outings. And the Under has hit in both meetings this season, with an average of just 4.5 combined goals per game in the 2 outings.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (40-25-8) wrap up a 4-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild (35-28-9) at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Wild odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Wild lead 1-0

The Golden Knights wrap up their road trip in the Twin Cities, and Vegas is looking to avenge a 5-3 loss on home ice to the Wild back on Feb. 12. Minnesota (+135) won as a moderate underdog as the Over (5.5) connected. The road team has won the past 2 meetings and 3 of the past 4 in the series.

Vegas has secured 7 out of a possible 8 points on the road trip as it is rounding into playoff form after going 2-8-1 in an 11-game stretch from Feb. 12-March 7. That loss to Minnesota kicked off the ugly skid.

Minnesota won 3-1 and covered the puck line as a giant favorite (-375) against the San Jose Sharks last time out Thursday as the Under (6) connected. The Wild improved to 7-1-3 across the past 11 games, while the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 contests.

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Golden Knights at Wild odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Wild +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+195) | Wild +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Wild projected goalies

Logan Thompson (21-12-5, 2.68 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (16-12-5, 2.85 GAA, .899 SV%, 2 SO)

Thompson scooped up a win in Winnipeg Thursday, allowing just a single goal on 40 shots. He also won in St. Louis Monday, conceding just 1 goal on 32 shots. Thompson has been red hot in the month of March, going 4-1-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .925 SV% in 5 starts and a relief appearance.

Fleury was on the short end of a 5-4 OT loss against the Blues last time out Saturday, but he is still a respectable 4-2-2 with a 2.63 GAA and .900 SV% with 1 SO in 8 starts in March.

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Golden Knights at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

While the Golden Knights (-120) have picked up wins in 4 of the past 5 games, going 4-0-1 during the span, it’s hard to get past the fact the WILD (+100) won in Vegas in the 1st meeting in a high-scoring affair.

The Wild has been equally hot lately, going 7-1-3 across the past 11 games, and they haven’t lost in regulation on home ice since Feb. 27 against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Wild +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward if you need insurance and cannot play Minnesota straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is a decent play at even-money. Both of these teams have been playing good hockey lately.

The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Wild while going 3-1 in the past 4 games on home ice.

The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 outings for the Golden Knights while cashing at a 3-1 clip in the past 4 tries on the road.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (39-25-8) make the 3rd stop on a 4-game road trip Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets (44-22-6) at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Golden Knights lead 2-0

The Golden Knights have picked up at least 1 point in 4 straight games, going 3-0-1 in the span. They’re coming off a 5-4 OT loss in Nashville to kick off the trip. Both games on the road trip have gone to overtime, and 3 of the past 4 road contests have needed the extra session.

The Jets are coming off a 4-3 OT loss to the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday with the Over (6) hitting at Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg erased a 2-goal 3rd-period deficit to force overtime but failed to cash as a +119 underdog.

Vegas has won both meetings as the favorite against Winnipeg this season while also covering the puck line. The Over has cashed in each outing, too, and VGK has won 6 in a row in the series.

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Golden Knights at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Jets -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Jets -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Jets projected goalies

Logan Thompson (20-12-5, 2.72 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (32-17-4, 2.42 GAA, .920 SV%, 4 SO)

Thompson allowed a goal on 32 shots in a 2-1 OT win against the Blues to kick off the road trip Monday. He is 3-1-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .908 SV% in 4 starts and a relief appearance in March. He allowed 2 goals on 31 shots in a 5-2 win at home against the Jets Nov. 2, and he allowed 3 goals on 39 shots in a 5-3 win in Winnipeg Oct. 19.

Hellebuyck is expected to be the starting tendy. He coughed up 4 goals on 42 shots last time out, and he is winless in his past 3 starts, going 0-2-1 with 12 goals allowed on 87 shots. Hellebuyck conceded 4 goals on 25 shots in the 5-2 loss at Vegas Nov. 2, his only appearance against the defending champs this season.

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Golden Knights at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Jets 3

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+105) are a solid play as short ‘dogs as the road trip continues. Vegas has won 6 in a row, and 9 of the past 10 meetings, in this series, so there is no sense backing the Jets (-125).

Winnipeg is also skidding, going 0-3-1 in the past 4 games, with Hellebuyck leaking oil in the previous 3 outings, including 1 start where he was pulled. The Jets just can’t be trusted right now.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return. That’s too much risk for not enough reward if you’re looking for some insurance and just don’t want to play the underdogs straight up.

AVOID, and just play Vegas straight up if you like it.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-120) is a solid play. The Jets have allowed 17 goals in the past 4 games, surprisingly only cashing the Over in 2 of those games. That’s because the offense has had some issues lately, going for just 1.8 GPG in that 4-game span.

The Golden Knights cashed the Over last time out in Nashville, and the Over is 7-2 in the past 9 games on the road. The Over has cashed in each meeting against the Jets this season, too.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (39-25-7) and the Nashville Predators (42-25-4) meet Tuesday night in the Music City. Puck drop from Bridgestone Arena is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights earned their 3rd win in a row as they defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in OT on Monday, cashing as a (-146) favorite. LW Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the 2nd straight game, and RW Jonathan Marchessault netted the game-winner in overtime. Entering Tuesday, Vegas possesses a 90.8% chance to make the postseason according to Moneypuck.

Nashville, currently riding a 5-game win streak is a virtual lock to make the playoffs. More impressively, Andrew Brunette’s squad is 15-0-2 since Feb. 17 after beating the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 at home on Saturday, cashing as a (-164) favorite. LW Filip Forsberg, tied for the 9th-most goals  in the NHL with Marchessault (39), fired in the game’s only tally late in the 3rd period.

This is the 3rd regular-season meeting between these teams and the 1st at Bridgestone Arena. On Jan. 15, Las Vegas won 4-1 as now-injured RW Mark Stone recorded the 1st hat trick of his career. A little more than a month later on Feb. 20, Nashville exacted revenge with a 5-3 win as D-men Roman Josi and Ryan McDonagh each recorded 2 assists.

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Golden Knights at Predators odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Predators -146 (bet $146 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-205) | Predators -1.5 (+168)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -134)

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Golden Knights at Predators projected goalies

Jiri Patera (1-3-0, 3.75 GAA, .901 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (31-21-4, 2.73 GAA, .909 SV%, 3 SO)

Patera was recalled from AHL Henderson Silver Knights after Adin Hill was injured in the 3rd period of Saturday’s 4-2 win over Columbus. The 25-year-old last played for the Golden Knights on Jan. 10, losing 3-0 in Colorado.

Saros credited his teammates, who blocked 13 shots, for his 3rd shutout of the season in Saturday’s win over Detroit. Only Colorado’s Alexander Georgiev (3,298 minutes) has logged more ice time than Saros (3,165), and the 28-year-old former Vezina Trophy finalist has the 2nd-most saves on shots on goal (1,441) behind New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin (1,531).

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Golden Knights at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

BET PREDATORS (-146).

Nashville is 15-0-2 in their last 17 games and Vegas is playing on a back-to-back with their minor league goaltender. Expect Nashville to keep it rolling.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Vegas is still the defending Stanley Cup champs in the midst of a 3-game win streak, so personally I would rather not place a bet for them to lose by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-134).

The Predators have not allowed a goal in 6 straight periods (7, if you include the 3rd period of last Tuesday’s 8-2 thumping of the San Jose Sharks) as G Kevin Lankinen blanked mighty Florida 3-0 Thursday. The Golden Knights lead the NHL in shots blocked as a team (1,194) and Nashville is 3rd in hits given (1,758), so expect a grind-it-out battle between these current Western Conference Wild Card teams.

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Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (38-25-7) take on the St. Louis Blues (38-30-3) Monday at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Blues odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2, to finish a 4-game homestand up 3-1 Saturday. C Jack Eichel had 2 goals and now has 4 in the last 4 games as the team navigates through injuries. They’re playing without captain Mark Stone (upper body), G Adin Hill (undisclosed) and newly acquired C Tomas Hertl (knee), and D Alex Pietrangelo (illness) is questionable. VGK sits in the final Wild Card spot, but it trails the LA Kings by 2 points for the 3rd spot in the Pacific Division. So it can make it into the playoffs in multiple ways.

The Blues likely have 1 way to make it in, and that’s in the final Wild Card spot, which Vegas is sitting in and the Blues trail by 4 points. The Blues are playing desperate hockey, winners of 6 of their last 7 after a 5-4 OT win in Minnesota Saturday. RW Jordan Kyrou had a hat trick, and LW Brandon Saad tucked the game-winner behind the goalie in overtime to win it and stave off a charging Wild team. With only 2 games on the docket tonight, this will be must-see TV.

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Golden Knights at Blues odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Blues +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+165) | Blues +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Golden Knights at Blues projected goalies

Logan Thompson (19-12-5, 2.77 GAA, .905 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (25-19-3, 2.85 GAA, .912%, 3 SO)

Thompson came on in relief of Hill, who departed Saturday with another injury. Thompson stopped 8 of 9 shots he saw and was good in his previous 2 starts as well. He stopped 41 of 43 fired his way. Thompson is 1-0-1 against the Blues this year and stopped 51 of 56 in the 2 games.

Binnington’s numbers are back in line with where they were after a couple of down years with some suspect defense in front of him. He’s tied for 6th in saves above expected, according to MoneyPuck.com. He has given up 4 goals in each of his last 2 starts, but he has a 2.46 GAA and .926 SV% this month. He faced VGK twice this season and allowed 5 goals on a blistering 48 shots and just 1 goal on 34 shots in the other.

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Golden Knights at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

Both teams are playing well as STL has won 6 of 7 and VGK has won 5 of 7. What sets the teams apart is Vegas’ size and STL’s goaltending. The Knights’ defensemen are massive, and the Blues’ goaltending has been just as massive.

VGK is opening a brutal road trip here before it goes to Nashville, Winnipeg and Minnesota. St. Louis is coming off an emotional OT win on the road and is the healthier bunch. I look for a low-scoring affair, because frankly, that’s the only way STL can win. And I’m taking the upset with BLUES +120.

Puck line/Against the spread

There’s no play here on the PL with the lines juiced. There is a prop that sticks out, though.

JORDAN KYROU OVER 2.5 SHOTS (-130).

Rouzy has 4 goals in 2 games, and a switch has been flipped where he is looking to score instead of trying to make plays. He has 3+ shots in 3 straight and 4 of 5.

Over/Under

This one has shifted to 6.5 at other places, and I would wait to see if BetMGM follows suit. Then I would nail the Under. This is playoff hockey, and if it gets into an offensive barrage, the Blues don’t stand a good chance. The Blues are 3-4-3 O/U over their last 10, and VGK is 5-5.

LEAN UNDER 6 (-105).

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