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The Vegas Golden Knights (40-29-4) travel to meet the Vancouver Canucks (35-28-10) at Rogers Arena Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Golden Knights vs. Canucks odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Golden Knights posted a 6-1 win against the Arizona Coyotes, and they have won 6 of the past 7 outings. The only setback was at home against Vancouver on Friday night. VGK is 2 points out of a playoff spot.
Golden Knights at Canucks odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Golden Knights -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Canucks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+180) | Canucks +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
Golden Knights at Canucks projected goalies
Robin Lehner (23-16-1, 2.76 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (30-20-6, 2.64 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO)
Lehner turned aside 29 of the 30 shots he faced against the Coyotes Saturday. He is now 2-1-0 with 8 goals allowed in 3 games since returning from a lower-body injury.
Demko has managed a 2-0-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and .941 SV% in 3 starts in the month of April. Two of the starts were against Vegas, allowing 4 goals on 64 shots while going 1-0-1.
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Golden Knights at Canucks odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Golden Knights 4, Canucks 3
Money line
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-135) are moderate favorites against the Canucks (+110), a team that has not given VGK much trouble. Vegas is 14-6 in the past 20 meetings overall, while going 7-2 in the past 9 trips to the Pacific Northwest. VGK is playing with a lot of desperation with a playoff spot on the line, and they’re the play.
Against the spread
The Canucks +1.5 (-250) are quite expensive, costing you two-and-a-half times your potential return at home. That’s way too expensive.
PASS.
OVER 5.5 (-135) is the best play on the board in this one.
The Over is 10-4 in the past 14 games for the Golden Knights, while going 6-2 in the past 8 games as a favorite. The Over is also 23-10 in the past 33 against teams with a losing record, too.
The Over is 6-1-1 in the past 8 games inside the Pacific Division for the Canucks, while going 2-1 in the first 3 meetings between these teams this season.
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