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Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (44-21-6) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game Western Canada road trip against the Calgary Flames (32-25-15) Thursday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights kicked off their road trip with a 4-3 win at the Vancouver Cancuks Tuesday. Vegas has won 6 of its past 7 games dating back to March 9, but the lone setback was at a 7-2 loss to the visiting Flames last Thursday. The Over has cashed in 5 straight outings for VGK.

The Flames tripped up the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on the road Tuesday. Calgary has picked up points in 5 of the past 6 games and 7 of the past 9 outings. The Over has hit in 4 of the previous 5 contests, too.

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Golden Knights at Flames odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flames -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) | Flames -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Golden Knights at Flames projected goalies

Logan Thompson (20-13-3, 2.66 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (19-19-10, 2.98 GAA, .889 SV%, 1 SO)

Thompson stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced vs. the Minnesota Wild in his most recent start on Feb. 9. He left that outing due to a lower-body injury, prompting the team to trade for G Jonathan Quick. LT was activated from injured reserve and served as a backup Tuesday and is expected to be back in the crease Thursday.

Markstrom allowed 6 goals on 26 shots and was pulled after 2 periods in his most recent start Monday in Los Angeles. He is now just 4-4-2 with a 3.05 GAA and .894 SV% across 10 starts in March.

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Golden Knights at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 5, Golden Knights 4

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-140) is a solid play as moderate favorites on home ice.

The Golden Knights have won 6 of the past 7 games, but that lone loss was against the Flames. While VGK has won 5 straight on the road, it’s hard to forget about that 7-2 beatdown by Calgary in Vegas.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return for a goal of insurance and that’s quite expensive. Just AVOID if you aren’t comfortable playing them straight up.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (+100) is a solid option at even money.

It’s all about the Over lately for Vegas. The Golden Knights have cashed the Over in 5 games in a row and in 4 of their last 5 games on the road. The Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games inside the Pacific Division, too.

For the Flames, the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall and 4-1 in the past 5 games against Western Conference foes.

The Over is also 6-1-1 in the previous 8 meetings between these clubs in Calgary and is 3-1-1 in the past 5 meetings overall in the series — including the most recent one last Thursday.

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

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

The New Jersey Devils (40-15-5) and Vegas Golden Knights (36-19-6) get together Friday at T-Mobile Arena. The opening puck drop is slated for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

New Jersey is 5-1-0 over its last 6 games and is now just 1 point behind the Carolina Hurricanes for 1st place in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils’ offense had dipped a bit through much of February, but the club has scored 7 goals in each of its last 2 games.

The Golden Knights opened a 3-game home stand with a 3-2 win over Carolina Wednesday. Vegas is just 2-1-2 over its last 5 games.

New Jersey topped Vegas 3-2 in overtime in Newark on Jan. 24.

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Devils at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline: Devils -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Golden Knights -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils +1.5 (-260) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Devils at Golden Knights projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (25-6-3, 2.46 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Adin Hill (14-6-2, 2.46 GAA, .912 SV%)

Vanecek had been on a mid-winter roll until his last 3 starts. Over those last 3 turns, the 27-year-old has been saddled with a .793 SV%.

Hill lost just once in February and owns a nifty .923 SV% over those 7 games. The Canadian netminder has a 2.26 GAA and .917 SV% in 14 home games.

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Devils at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

The Devils are the superior 5-on-5 club, and it’s reasonable to assume Vanecek — owner of a .927 SV% from Dec. 23-Feb. 18 — will regress to form if he gets the nod. He owns a .949 mark over 2 career starts against the Knights.

A 22-4-3 Devils team on the road is the play: BACK NEW JERSEY (-110).

Puck line/Against the spread

Avoid the juice here: PASS.

Over/Under

With two strong offenses and two goalies that could be more vulnerable than one might think — although for different reasons — the Over is a lean here.

Figure this game as worth a line watch. The New Jersey side is more attractive but if the Over 6.5 were priced at +110, a partial-unit play would be a justified one.

Otherwise, AVOID.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) meet the Colorado Avalanche (33-19-5) Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights lost 3-2 in a shootout Saturday against the Dallas Stars at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas has picked up points in 9 consecutive games, although it is just 1-0-2 in the last 3 games. Vegas, which has played in 5 straight 1-goal games, made a splash in the trade market over the weekend, acquiring winger Ivan Barbashev from the St. Louis Blues to bolster its offense.

The Avalanche roughed up the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday. Colorado has won 5 straight games while lighting the lamp at least 4 times in 4 consecutive contests.

This is the final regular-season meeting. The Golden Knights won 3-2 at Colorado on Oct. 22 while the Avalanche won 3-2 at Vegas on Jan. 2.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Avalanche -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-210) | Avalanche -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Golden Knights at Avalanche projected goalies

Adin Hill (14-5-1, 2.55 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (25-12-4, 2.63 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO)

Hill has won 4 consecutive starts, including a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last time out on Feb. 18. He missed over a week due to an undisclosed ailment, but Hill was able to practice over the weekend, and the team returned Michael Hutchinson to the minors as a result.

Georgiev allowed a single goal on 29 shots in a 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. He has won 4 straight starts, while going 5-1-1 with a 2.80 GAA and .920 SV% in 7 starts in February.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-140) are decent moderate plays, as Colorado has really started to look like a championship-caliber team after a handful of mediocre months.

Colorado has won 4 straight games against teams with a winning record, while cashing in 42 of the past 61 games against Pacific Division teams. The Avs are also 6-2 in the last 8 games when playing on a day of rest.

On the flip side, the Golden Knights (+120) are 2-5 in the last 7 games on the road.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-210) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward, if you require a little bit of insurance.

PASS.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+110) is worth a look at plus-money.

The Under is 9-1-1 in the last 11 games on the road for Vegas, while going 5-1-1 in the last 7 games against Central Division foes.

The Under has hit at a 20-7-3 clip in the last 30 games for the Avs against teams with a winning overall record, while going 18-6-3 in the last 27 against Western Conference foes.

The Under is also 5-0 in the last 5 meetings, while going 4-0 in the previous 4 meetings in the Mile High City.

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Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

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

The Calgary Flames (27-20-11) battle the Vegas Golden Knights (34-18-5) Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames doubled up the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on the road Wednesday, and now face a quick turnaround. Calgary’s charter flight arrived at Harry Reid International Airport at 11:17 p.m. PST, so at least the players likely arrived at the team hotel at a decent hour.

The Golden Knights were tripped up 3-2 in a shootout at the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday in their most recent showing. Vegas returns to home ice where it has won 4 in a row dating back to Jan. 19.

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Flames at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Golden Knights -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-190) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Flames at Golden Knights projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (15-14-7, 2.93 GAA, .889 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (14-5-1, 2.50 GAA, .910 SV%)

Markstrom has been a bit erratic lately, allowing 4 or more goals in 4 of his past 6 outings, while yielding 2 goals in each of the other assignments. He is 2-1-2 with a 3.37 GAA and .862 SV% in 5 starts in February.

Markstrom faced VGK on Oct. 18 in Calgary, allowing 2 goals on 21 shots in a 3-2 victory.

Hill has won 4 consecutive starts since flipping the calendar to February, going 4-0-0 with a 1.86 GAA and .917 SV% in 4 starts and 5 appearances in the current month.

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Flames at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-150) are a solid value as a moderate favorite on home ice. Vegas has won 4 straight games at T-Mobile Arena and has won 5 of its last 6 games overall.

The Flames were impressive in Arizona Wednesday, but facing VGK is a much taller order, especially in its home barn. Calgary has been unable to stack wins lately, going 0-4 in the past 4 after a victory.

Puck line/Against the spread

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+145) are worth a look on the puck line at home, but it’s worth a half-unit play only.

Vegas has won its last 2 games at home by just a single goal, so there is some risk here. But in the team’s previous 3 victories, it won by 4 or more goals.

And as an underdog, the Flames are 7-0 in the past 7 on the puck line dating back to Nov. 17. Go lightly.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-125) is worth a look, although it’s a little on the pricey side.

The Under is 7-2 in the past 9 for Calgary when playing on no rest, while going 9-4 in the past 13 games inside the Western Conference.

The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 meetings in Las Vegas, and the Under is 5-2-1 in VGK’s past 8 inside the Pacific Division.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-18-4) continues a 6-game road trip Tuesday against the Nashville Predators (24-18-6) at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights limp into the Music City on an 0-2-2 skid, cashing the Under in each of the 1st 4 games of the road trip. Vegas has lit the lamp just 5 times during the 4 games.

The Predators enter on a 3-game win streak, and look to equal a season high with a 4th straight victory. Nashville also won 4 in a row from Jan. 3-9.

Vegas won the 1st meeting on New Year’s Eve at T-Mobile 5-4 in overtime. The final regular-season meeting is April 4.

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Golden Knights at Predators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Predators -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-270) | Predators -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120| U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Predators projected goalies

Logan Thompson (19-13-3, 2.69 GAA, .913 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Juuse Saros (19-13-5, 2.74 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)

The All-Star Thompson has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of his last 8 starts, but he ended up going 2-4-2 with a 2.87 GAA and .907 SV% in 8 January starts prior to the break.

At the other of the crease, the All-Star Saros looks for a 4th consecutive win. He is 3-0-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .925 SV% during his current win streak.

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Golden Knights at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

The PREDATORS (-120) are playing some solid hockey lately, and the only thing which might throw them off is the All-Star break. It has won 5 in a row in Nashville, and it is 4-1 in the lst 5 against Pacific Division foes, too.

The Golden Knights (+100) have dropped 4 in a row, while scoring a total of just 5 goals. Facing Saros is unlikely to be the elixir to cure their scoring ills.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-270) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, if you can’t play Vegas straight up. It’s too expensive for that kind of insurance, especially since the Golden Knights’ offense has been dismal lately.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+100) is a decent play in the Music City, as we have a pair of All-Star tendies, and at least 1 team which has been rather impotent on offense lately.

In fact, Vegas has cashed the Under in 8 straight on the road, while going 9-4-1 in the last 14 against Central Division teams, and 3-1-1 in the last 5 against Western Conference teams overall.

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Vegas Golden Knights at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Vegas Golden Knights at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-3) continue their 6-game road trip with a Friday visit to the New York Rangers (26-14-8). Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights have lost the 1st 2 games of the road trip, 4-1 at Arizona on Sunday and 3-2 in oveetime at New Jersey on Tuesday. Vegas has lost 4 of its last 5 and is 2-5 in their last 7 gamesc, yet still sits 2nd in the Pacific Division.

The Rangers have dropped 3 of their last 5, including a 3-2 OT loss in Toronto on Wednesday. The Rangers blew out the Golden Knights 5-1 on Dec. 7 in Las vegas.

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Golden Knights at Rangers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rangers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-190) | Rangers -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Golden Knights at Rangers projected goalies

Logan Thompson (19-13-0, 2.71 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Igor Shesterkin (21-8-0, 2.45 GAA, .918 SV%)

Thompson started the OT loss in New Jersey and allowed 3 goals on 36 shots and posted an SV% of .917. It was hist 1st overtime loss of the season.

Shesterkin the Rangers’ OT loss vs. Toronto, allowing 3 goals on 35 shots and posting an SV% of .914. That loss also marked his 1st overtime loss of the season.

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Golden Knights at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

LEAN GOLDEN KNIGHTS +135. 

In the last 5 meetings the road team is 4-1 and the Golden Knights are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. However, the favorite is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings and the Rangers are still the home team, so be wary of that before placing this bet.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET GOLDEN KNIGHTS +1.5 (-190).

Whether Vegas wins or loses this game this will be your best bet, although it will be costly.

These teams are evenly matched and neither team has been hot over the last few weeks. No team has a clear advantage besides the Rangers being at home. This seems like the perfect opportunity for the Golden Knights to secure a big win.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 5.5 (+110). 

The Under is definitely the safer bet here. In the last 6 meetings the Under is 3-0-3 and the under is 5-1 in the Rangers’ last 6 overall. In the Golden Knights’ last 6 road games the under is 6-0.

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

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-2) and New Jersey Devils (30-12-4) meet Tuesday in Newark. Puck drop at the Prudential Center is 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knights vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Vegas is on the 2nd leg of its longest road trip of the season, a 6-gamer that will run through Feb. 9. The Knights opened the trip with a 4-1 loss Sunday at the Arizona Coyotes. The Pacific Division leaders are 1-4 in its last 5 games.

The Devils have gone 6-0-1 in their last 7 games despite being outshot in 4 of those contests. One of the NHL’s top penalty-killing teams (81.1%, 9th NHL) has clocked a more pedestrian 74.1% mark so far this month, but the New Jersey offense has come through with 4-plus goals in 7 of 10 January games.

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Golden Knights at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline: Golden Knights +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Devils -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-160) | Devils -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Golden Knights at Devils projected goalies

Logan Thompson (19-13-1, 2.71 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Vitek Vanecek (19-5-2, 2.32 GAA, .916 SV%)

Thompson has registered 2 quality starts in his last 3, but he’s coming off allowing 3 goals in 22 shots at Arizona Sunday. He owns an .889 SV% across his last 5 games.

Vanecek is 7-0-0 with a sparkling .930 SV% since Dec. 28. The 27-year-old stopped 25 of 26 shots Sunday in a 2-1 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Golden Knights at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

Vegas has played a weak schedule of late, but has failed to get much going offensively. The Knights have scored 2 goals or less in 3 of their last 4 games and in their last 4 road games, they have averaged just 2 goals per game. Since Dec. 27, the Knights have scored just 3 power-play goals in 21 chances (14.3%).

The Devils have a deep and versatile defense and a hot goaltender. New Jersey’s recent results have been impacted negatively by a lower-than-normal shooting percentage.

BACK THE DEVILS (-175).

Puck line/Against the spread

New Jersey has been involved in 3 consecutive 1-goal games. The slightly better value play in this contest is on the ML. PASS.

Over/Under

This matchup has some Under lean on the 6.5-goal total, but that is mitigated by the price. PASS.

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

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

The Los Angeles Kings (22-14-6) meet the Vegas Golden Knights (27-12-2) Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings are reeling after a 5-2 loss on home ice against the Boston Bruins, and Los Angeles has dropped 2 of the past 3 games overall. It was able to double up Vegas in the most recent meeting at Crypto.com Arena, winning 4-2 Dec. 27.

The Golden Knights stroll in on a 3-game heater, including wins over the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins and Stanley Cup champ Colorado Avalanche in their place. Overall, VGK is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games overall, but that lone loss in regulation was to the Kings in L.A.

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Kings at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Golden Knights -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-190) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kings at Golden Knights projected goalies

Pheonix Copley (9-2-0, 2.66 GAA, .901 SV%) vs. Logan Thompson (18-9-1, 2.61 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Copley was cooled off by the visiting Bruins last time out, as he allowed 4 goals on 21 shots for his first loss in 8 starts. His last previous loss was Dec. 13 in Buffalo. He has allowed 3 or fewer goal in 6 of the past 8 outings.

Thompson was sharp in his most-recent showing, allowing just 2 goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 road win against the Avs. He has won back-to-back wins, but he hasn’t won 3 consecutive starts since Nov. 17-23 when he topped the Coyotes, Canucks and Senators in succession.

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Kings at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-160) are moderate favorites, and they come with some risk considering this team was just beaten by the Kings (+140) in Los Angeles less than 2 weeks ago.

While the Kings are 4-0 in the past 4 games inside the Pacific Division, and the Golden Knights are 0-4 in the past 4 inside the division, VGK has won 4 straight on home ice. It is also 12-5 in the past 17 against winning teams.

Look for VGK to exact a little revenge.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings +1.5 (-190) are a little too expensive if you’d like a little insurance, costing nearly 2 times your potential return. If you like Los Angeles, just play it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) might be the best play on the board, but know it comes with some risk.

The Over is 8-1 in the past 9 meetings in this series, while going 5-1 in the past 6 battles in Las Vegas. However, the lone Under in the previous 9 meetings was in the most recent battle in Los Angeles Dec. 27.

The Under is 8-3 in the past 11 games overall for L.A., and 5-2 in the past 7 on the road. The Under is 4-0 in the past 4 inside the division for VGK, too.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (25-12-2) visit the Colorado Avalanche (19-13-3) Monday in their 2nd meeting this season. Face-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights are coming off a 5-4 OT win they secured Saturday night vs. Nashville. That win ended a 2-game losing streak for the Knights and saw the Knights overcome a hat trick and almost blowing a 4-2 lead in the 3rd period.

The Avalanche are on a 3-game losing streak that has seen them give up 5+ goals in each of their last 3 games. Their most recent loss came Saturday in a 6-2 blowout vs. Toronto. That loss was the second of their last three games that saw the Avalanche give up 6 goals.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Avalanche -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-180) | Avalanche -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Golden Knights at Avalanche projected goalies

Logan Thompson (17-9-0, 2.64 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (15-8-0, 2.66 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Thompson last started in that Saturday night OT win, a game in which he allowed 4 goals on 37 shots and had an SV% of .892. He lost to the Avs, 3-2, early in the season and stopped 22 of 25 shots.

Georgiev last started in Saturday’s loss to Toronto. In that loss he allowed 5 goals on 24 shots with an SV% of .792. He was fantastic against VGK Oct. 22 with 33 saves on 35 shots in that 3-2 win.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 2, Golden Knights 1

Moneyline

LEAN AVALANCHE -160. 

The Avalanche should be able to pull out the home win here despite being the underdog. Their recent losing streak is a cause for concern if you’re betting on this game as all of those losses have been blowouts. But this is a team that the Avalanche already beat once this year, and this is the perfect opportunity for them to turn this losing streak around and gain some momentum.

Puck line/Against the spread

LEAN GOLDEN KNIGHTS +1.5 (-180).

The Avalanche will have a hard time covering this spread as in recent history they rarely win by more than a goal. Four of their last 6 wins have come by way of either overtime or shootouts, and 5 of their last 6 wins were by 1 goal. The Avalanche are not a team that has proven to be capable of winning by more than one goal as of late and that is not a trend I see changing here.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-130).

In games where the Avalanche win, they often score a maximum of 3 goals, which is not enough to carry an Over in a game like this where I expect the Avalanche to win. However, if you believe that Colorado will lose this game then bet on the Over. In their last 3 losses, the last amount of goals scored for both teams was 8.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-1) meet the Anaheim Ducks (9-22-4) at Honda Center Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights were doubled up 4-2 by the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday in the front end of the Southern California 2-game road trip. That snapped a modest 2-game win streak. VGK has still won 4 of its last 5 games on the road.

The Ducks were dumped 3-2 in overtime at home against the Calgary Flames Friday as they continue to struggle offensively. The Ducks have lit the lamp just 4 times across the past 3 outings, cashing the Under in each contest.

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Golden Knights at Ducks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Ducks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+130) | Ducks +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Golden Knights at Ducks projected goalies

Adin Hill (8-3-1, 2.66 GAA, .903 SV%) vs. John Gibson (5-14-3, 3.99 GAA, .896 SV%)

Hill allowed 3 goals on 18 shots last time out against the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 home loss on Dec. 19. He is still an impressive 3-1-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .905 SV% in 4 starts in December.

Gibson has been sidelined since Dec. 13 due to a lower-body injury, but the team returned G Olle Eriksson Ek to San Diego of the AHL, signaling his return. He allowed 4 goals on just 18 shots in a 4-0 loss in Vegas on Oct. 28 in his only previous meeting against the Golden Knights this season.

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Golden Knights at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1

Moneyline

The Golden Knights (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too expensive given the fact they were dropped in Los Angeles Tuesday, and now are starting their backup goaltender.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+130) are worth a look on the puck line, mainly because the Ducks have had a rough time finding the back of the net lately.

VGK has received solid play from Hill in December, despite the fact he lost last time out. Anaheim won’t be able to solve him as its offensive struggles will continue.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the best play on the board.

While the Over is 4-0 in the previous 4 meetings between these teams in Anaheim — and it’s 5-2 in the past 7 overall in the series — play the Under. The Ducks are averaging 1.33 GPG across the past 3 outings, and the Under is 7-3 in their past 10 home games.

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