Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights 1/12/23 – For the first time in this season, Vegas and Florida will be battling it out. The Golden Knights will open as -124 moneyline favorites. Totals are listed at 6.25 goals. The home ice was a decisive factor in last season’s split between Florida and Vegas. Predictions from the NHL betting tips are in favor of triumph for the Vegas Golden Knights in this game.
Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights
Date & Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena
Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Odds
Panthers
Moneyline: +111
Puckline: +1.5 (-200)
Total: 6.5 over (-130)
Golden Knights
Moneyline: -137
Puckline: -1.5 (+170)
Total: 6.5 under (+110)
Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
The Florida Panthers have just won Tuesday’s 5-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche, reigning NHL champions. The Panthers’ third win in four games was a rebound from their 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Panthers took a 4-1 lead at Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado. The Avs scored three goals in the third period. However, Matthew Tkachuk’s power play goal won Florida over Colorado.
Last Saturday’s three-game winning streak was ended by the Vegas Golden Knights. Los Angeles Kings defeated them 5-1. They were -165 home favorites. The Golden Knights were terrible, taking only 20 shots at LA’s goalie. Logan Thompson scored three goals on 19 shots, before Adin Hill took control in the third period.
Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Against the Spread
Florida are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Vegas. Florida are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Florida are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games played in January.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games against Florida. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games at home. Vegas are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Vegas are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games played on a Thursday.
Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Free Pick
In four trips to T-Mobile Arena, the Panthers have not won. They lost 5-3 in Las Vegas last season. The Panthers defense has been poor for the majority of the season. This makes it difficult for them to win this matchup as per NHL betting forum.
Free Pick: Vegas Golden Knights (-137)
