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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

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

  • 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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Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (36-25-6) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (36-24-7) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lightning vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bolts have won 3 straight after a 5-3 win at the Florida Panthers Saturday. C Steven Stamkos lit the lamp twice, and he has 3 goals in the last 2 games and points in his last 5, as he proceeds in his final games before free agency. The Lightning are in the driver’s seat with the top Wild Card spot, 3 points up on the Washington Capitals.

The Knights have won 3 of 4 after a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils Sunday. C Jack Eichel had a goal on 8 shots, and he has 7 points in his last 4 games as the team navigates through injuries. The Knights are tied with the Los Angeles Kings at 79 points, which is good for 3rd in the Pacific Division and the 2nd Wild Card spot.

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Lightning 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 12:45 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Lightning +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Golden Knights -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Lightning +1.5 (-210) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Lightning at Golden Knights projected goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (24-16-1, 2.96 GAA, .898 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Adin Hill (17-9-2, 2.60 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO)

“Vassy” hasn’t been himself all season after a late start due to back surgery, but he has been a little better this month. He’s 4-1-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .911 SV% against some tough opponents. He was between the pipes in the 5-4 home win over VGK Dec. 21, and he stopped 30 of 34 shots.

Hill has been going downhill after he missed time with an injury. He had a 3.37 GAA in February, and he has followed it up in March with a 2-3-0 mark, a 3.63 GAA and an .887 SV%. He has allowed at least 3 goals in his last 6 starts.

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Lightning at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

These teams have traded wins in the last 3 meetings in Vegas, and Tampa is going to continue the trend after VGK won 5-4 Feb. 18, 2023. Tampa has scored 5+ goals in 3 straight, and Hill is having trouble keeping teams off the scoreboard.

Take the LIGHTNING +110.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’ll pass on the puck line here, but I’m going hard on JACK EICHEL OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-120).

He has 4+ shots in 3 straight games and in 8 of 9. He also had 7 SOG against Tampa earlier this season. Book it.

Over/Under

Tampa and VGK are 7-3 O/U over the last 10. We’ve had 7+ goals in 3 straight meetings between the teams.

Neither of these goalies are showing their playoff form, so I’ll LEAN OVER 6.5 (-105).

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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Jersey Devils (32-31-4) and the Vegas Golden Knights (35-24-7) meet Sunday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Devils lead 1-0 after 6-5 OT win at home on Jan. 22.

The Devils wrap up a 4-game road trip in Sin City against VGK. The Devils won 6-2 in Dallas on Thursday, sandwiched by a pair of multi-goal road losses against the New York Rangers and Arizona Coyotes. The Under is on a 4-1 run for New Jersey.

The Golden Knights were surprised 4-1 by the Calgary Flames on Thursday on the road, and the defending champs are just 4-9-1 across the past 14 games. On home ice, Vegas has dropped 5 of the past 6, although it halted a slide with a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings last time out in front of the home fans on March 9.

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Devils 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 8:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Devils +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Golden Knights -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils +1.5 (-175) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Devils at Golden Knights projected goalies

Jake Allen (7-12-3, 3.57 GAA, .895 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (17-9-2, 2.60 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO)

The 33-year-old Allen won his team debut Thursday in Dallas, stopping 35 of the 37 shots he faced. He has won his past 2 outings, including his final assignment in Montreal. Ironically, his last loss came against the Devils on Feb. 24, which is obviously now his current team.

Hill allowed 3 goals on 36 shots in Thursday’s 4-1 loss on the road against the Flames. He has had a tough March, going 2-3-0 with a 3.63 GAA and .887 SV% in 5 starts. Hill has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of his past 6 starts against Eastern Conference teams.

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Devils at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Devils 2

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-165) are a little on the expensive side, but not priced out of line. Neither Vegas nor the Devils (+140) should be trusted with a big bet in this matinee game. Both have been rather erratic. The difference is that Vegas is on home ice, and New Jersey is just 1-4 in the past 5 games on the road.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Devils +1.5 (-175) will cost you if you require insurance, but cannot play them straight up. New Jersey is 1-5 on the puck line as an underdog in the past 6 instances.

On the flip side, the Golden Knights -1.5 (+145) is a tempting play, but they’re just 1-5 in the past 6 on the puck line as a favorite. It’s best to shy away.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-115) is the lean, but it’s always risky with Vegas.

The Devils have complied, for the most part, with Under bettors recently. The total has gone 4-1 in the past 5 games. The Under is 6-3 in the past 9 road games against Western Conference teams for New Jersey.

For the Golden Knights, the Over-Under has split in the past 4 games. Go lightly, because the Over has hit in 7 in a row for VGK against Eastern Conference foes.

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Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Pacific Division-leading Vancouver Canucks (40-17-7) wrap up their 3-game road trip Thursday night as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-7). Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Including Thursday night’s contest, the Canucks have just 6 more road games left this season, and their home matchup Saturday vs. the Winnipeg Jets is the start of a 9-game homestand. Vancouver enters Thursday with a 9-point advantage over the Edmonton Oilers in the standings.

Vegas has struggled mightily of late, dropping 3 in a row and 8 of its last 10. Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon has responded by acquiring the top defenseman that was left on the market D Noah Hanifin in a 3-way trade with the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers. It was the 2nd trade in 2 days for Vegas as McCrimmon also sent a couple of draft picks to the Washington Capitals for RW Anthony Mantha.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams, and they will play 2 more times before the regular season wraps up. In a Nov. 30 meeting, Vegas was victorious 4-1, cashing as a (+105) road underdog.

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Canucks at Golden Knights odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:35 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Golden Knights -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-255) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+205)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -140 | U: +114)

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Canucks at Golden Knights projected goalies

Thatcher Demko (32-13-2, 2.52 GAA, .915 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Adin Hill (15-7-2, 2.49 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO)

Demko is tied with Colorado Avalanche G Alexandar Georgiev atop the league in wins (32), although the 28-year-old is just 2-4-1 in his last 7 starts. Only Pittsburgh Penguins G Tristan Jarry has more shutouts (6) than Demko this season.

Hill sports the 3rd-highest save percentage in the league, behind only Jets G Connor Hellebuyck (.922%) and Boston Bruins G Jeremy Swayman (.921%). The 27-year-old has allowed 10 goals combined in his last 2 starts, with just 1 win recorded in his last 7 appearances overall.

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Canucks at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Canucks 3

Moneyline

BET GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-120).

The defending Stanley Cup champs should be able to get back on track by beating a Canucks team that has been mediocre since acquiring C Elias Lindholm from Calgary. The 29-year-old has not registered a point in his last 7 games played and is once again subject to trade rumors.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Tough to back this Vegas team playing without its captain RW Mark Stone, who is on LTIR after suffering a lacerated spleen.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-140).

C Elias Pettersson has 3 straight 30-goal seasons after finding the back of the net in Vancouver’s 2-1 OT victory over the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday. Just like his new teammate Lindholm in 2013, Pettersson was a 5th overall pick when drafted (2017) and now the 25-year-old is sitting at 399 career points. Expect Pettersson to cross the 400-point mark, and D Quinn Hughes will continue his reign atop the points leaderboard for defenseman.

Vancouver has solid scoring options which should help them keep pace offensively with Vegas. However, RW Jonathan Marchessault, who has 9 points in his last 6 games, and C Jack Eichel, who just returned from LTIR, should be key contributors to the Over and to their team’s victory.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Vegas Golden Knights (7-0-1) travel to meet the Los Angeles Kings (4-2-1) Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights opened the season with 7 consecutive victories, but Vegas suffered a 4-3 OT loss Friday, which also coincided with Nevada Day. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for VGK after the total went low in the first 4 outings of the season.

The Kings swept a home-and-home set with the Arizona Coyotes, rebounding from a 4-2 loss on home ice against the Boston Bruins last Saturday. The Over has been on fire for Los Angeles, cashing in 4 in a row, and 6 of 7 games overall.

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Golden Knights at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Kings -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Kings projected goalies

Logan Thompson (3-0-0, 2.00 GAA, .933 SV%) vs. Cam Talbot (3-2-0, 2.70 GAA, .906 SV%)

Thompson is expected to get the nod after Adin Hill started Friday’s home game against the Blackhawks. Thompson, an All-Star last season, ended the season on injured reserve, and Hill took over as the star in the playoffs. Thompson is healthy again, and resembling that All-Star form again. However, he was 1-2-0 with a 3.41 GAA and .877 SV% in 3 starts against the Kings last season.

Talbot came on in relief Friday in Arizona, turning aside 17 of the 18 shots he faced to pick up the victory despite not starting. He has won 2 of his past 3 starts, although he has lost both of his 2 home appearances. However, he faced the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche in those 2 outings, a couple of the better teams in the NHL.

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Golden Knights at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

The KINGS (-110) are a decent play on home ice, looking to hand the Golden Knights (-110) their first setback in regulation this season.

VGK is a dismal 1-5 in the past 6 tries playing on no rest, while the Kings have picked up 4 consecutive wins on the 2nd end of a back-to-back situation.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return if you would like some insurance, and just don’t want to play Vegas straight up.

That’s too much risk for not enough reward. Playing the underdog catching a goal-and-a-half rarely works out, and a late empty-net goal can ruin a night.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-120) is decent play after falling from 6.5 Saturday morning.

While the Under is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games for the Golden Knights when playing on no rest, the Over has cashed in 4 straight for the Kings. The Over is also a perfect 6-0 for Los Angeles in the past 6 on home ice, while going 7-1 in the past 8 inside the division dating back to last season.

The Over is 18-7-2 in the past 27 meetings in this series, too, while going 5-1 in the previous 6 encounters in L.A.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks and predictions.

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The Chicago Blackhawks (2-5-0) and Vegas Golden Knights (7-0-0) battle in Las Vegas on Friday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is slated for 6 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Chicago heads into this game off a 3-0 loss vs. the Boston Bruins Tuesday and on a 3-game losing streak. The middle contest of those 3 — held last Saturday in Chicago — was against the Golden Knights. The Blackhawks lost to Vegas 5-3 in that game.

The Knights played Tuesday and kept their undefeated start going with a 3-2 triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers. Vegas overcame the visiting Philly club after trailing 2-1 heading into the 3rd period.

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Blackhawks 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 11:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Blackhawks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Golden Knights -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+105) | Golden Knights -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blackhawks at Golden Knights projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (1-3-0, 3.03 GAA, .925 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (4-0-0, 1.73 GAA, .934 SV%)

Mrazek last played Tuesday, stopping 40 of 43 pucks against the Bruins. He was between the pipes against Vegas once last season and stopped 33 of 35 even-strength shots.

Hill last played Saturday at Chicago. He allowed 3 goals in 24 shots. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a hot start but over his career has usually started slow and come on strong in the season’s 2nd half.

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Blackhawks at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

Vegas feels like a vulnerable unbeaten. The Golden Knights have had more than a few tight games swing their way late, including last week’s game against the Blackhawks.

Chicago certainly figures as offensively challenged. The Blackhawks are a still-building club that is missing a lot of pieces. Still, Chicago has been competitive in a lot of games and has played a grinder of a schedule so far.

The Blackhawks are a slight lean, but its not a lean to activate with a proper value price likely being something north of +270. PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Adin Hill comes into this game on 5 days’ rest. Last season, in long-rest situations (5-plus days), Hill registered a shaky .855 SV%.

With the way the Hawks played the Knights last weekend, CHICAGO +1.5 (+105) is looking like a solid play for Friday.

Over/Under

Including the note about Hill’s rest, these netminders are deserving of an evenly-priced 5 1/2-goal total here. Seeing each other for a 2nd time in 6 days and with Friday’s contest being the front half of a back-to-back for the Knights, there is value on the UNDER 6 (-115).

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Philadelphia Flyers at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks and predictions.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (3-1-1) and Vegas Golden Knights (6-0-0) clash Tuesday in Las Vegas. Opening puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is slated for 11 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Philadelphia dropped a 5-4 overtime game at the Dallas Stars Saturday. A club that went 1-10-1 over its last 11 road games last season is thus far 1-1-1 away from home this season. The Flyers defense has been solid thus far: their 2.60 goals-against average ranks 10th in the league.

The Golden Knights downed the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 Saturday. The club with the 4th-best defense thus far (1.83 GAA) has tallied 10 goals over its last 2 games. Vegas has managed multi-goal wins in 5 of its 6 games.

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Flyers 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 9:49 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Flyers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Golden Knights -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-135) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Flyers at Golden Knights projected goalies

Carter Hart (3-1-0, 2.01 GAA, .929 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (4-0-0, 1.73 GAA, .934 SV%)

Hart last played last Thursday, stopping 22 of 23 pucks in a win over the Edmonton Oilers. That start was on the heels of a shutout, so he heads into this start on a short-term roll.

Hill allowed 3 goals in a Saturday start at the Chicago Blackhawks. He faced the Flyers once last season, allowing 1 goal on 28 shots.

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Flyers at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Flyers 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

Peg Philadelphia as being a couple clicks above average but seen by the public as something less and Vegas as being quite good but view as something more.

The Flyers have shot just 5.9% in even-strength situations. Their possession numbers have been solid while playing a top-5 strength of schedule. Philly has gone just 1-of-18 (5.6%) on the powerplay and typically plays in games with an extra penalty or 2, so some correction there gets an added volume boost. The Flyers head into this game on 2 days’ rest. Combining last season and this season, they are 13-3-1 with 2-day rest. That’s the club’s best rest split.

The Knights figure as a tad too far out over their skis and are priced more like a top-of-the-West juggernaut than perhaps what they are. They have played a bottom-5 strength of schedule.

Are we predicting a Philadelphia win. Not necessarily. But the Flyers are worth more than a 35.71% share here (implied odds).

BACK PHILADELPHIA (+180).

Puck line/Against the spread

More conservative bettors may want to leverage the Flyers plus a cushion. But PASS here unless you can get Philadelphia +1.5 at -130 or better.

Over/Under

There is some upside to Philly’s offensive numbers and some overall zag to the zig performed by the goaltenders so far. Would take the Over 6 at -115 or better. Otherwise, PASS.

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