The Vegas Golden Knights (21-8-5) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (18-12-2) on Saturday, December 23rd. This game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise. Both the Golden Knights and Panthers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 ET.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers

The Vegas Golden Knights Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

This season, the Golden Knights have a mark of 21-8-5. When going on the road, Vegas has a record of 9-5-3 record, while they are 12-3-2 at their home arena. In the Western Pacific division, they are currently 2nd, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 2nd. Vegas heads into the game with 13 wins by more than one goal, and lost seven games by multiple goals. Their overall puck line record this season is 17-17.

In their most recent game, the Golden Knights fell to the Lightning on the road by a score of 5-4. After scoring two goals in the first period, the Golden Knights found the net two times in the 3rd period against the Lightning. Vegas’ one power-play goals contributed to their total of 4 goals. Their offensive performance came with 34 shots on goal and 12 giveaways.

Despite the loss, Vegas did cover the puck line, as they went into the game as the underdog. The over/under line going into the game was 6.5 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 9 goals.

The Florida Panthers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Currently, the Panthers hold an overall record of 18-12-2 for the season. On the road, Florida has a 9-7-2 record, while they are 9-5-0 at their home venue. At the moment, they hold the 3rd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 7th in the Eastern conference. Florida has 11 wins by more than one goals and dropped 10 games by multiple goals. Their overall puck line record is 15-17 this season.

Coming off a 4-1 loss at home to the Blues, the Panthers are hoping to bounce back today. The Panthers couldn’t find the net offensively in the first or third periods against the Blues, but they did score one time in the second period. Florida’s’s lone goal during the game occurred at even strength. They ended with 38 shots on goal in total.

Florida was favored by -1.5 giving them a loss vs. the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 5 goals.

Vegas Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Golden Knights come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 5th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. The Golden Knights went 12-6 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-2.

The Golden Knights’ come into the game with an over/under record of 17-17-0. Over the course of last season, they had 46 games that did not surpass the 6.5 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games was 6.1 per game.

Florida Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Panthers are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 12-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 4-1 record.

The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 13-19-0. Over the course of the season, they have had 19 games failing to surpass the 6.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.5 per game.

Vegas Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 12th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.

Florida Team Defense

Florida defense takes on the Golden Knights ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 26.9 shots per game against Florida. They alsso are 13th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Golden Knights vs Panthers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last five games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 3-0.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Vegas has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 5-5 straight up.

Golden Knights vs Panthers Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Panthers to come out with a win against the Golden Knights while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -128, I’m placing my bet on the Panthers to win outright.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Panthers to secure the win and cover. Expect the Panthers to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Golden Knights.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.

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