Sean Murphy - Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights
Sean's 10* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK! 19-5 RUN!
Handicapper
Sean Murphy
League
NHL
Competition
Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights
Release Date
06/03/2023 07:16 AM
Event Date
06/03/2023 08:20 PM
Bet Type
Moneyline
Pick
Vegas Golden Knights -130
(DraftKings)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
Game of the Week. My selection is on Vegas over Florida at 8 pm et on Saturday.
You have to figure the Golden Knights couldn't have their guard any more raised as they host the upstart Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. I say that after Florida stole Games 1 and 2 in a building that's generally tough on opposing teams in Raleigh last round (it did the same in round two in Toronto as well) on its way to a series sweep. The Golden Knights are also coming off a loss in their most recent home game last Saturday against the Stars (before they won Game 6 in blowout fashion in Dallas). Here, we'll note that the home team won both regular season meetings between these two squads, including a 2-1 Panthers victory in their most recent matchup back in March. Note that the Knights check in an incredible 34-11 when seeking revenge for a road loss against an opponent over the last three seasons, outscoring the opposition by an average margin of 1.2 goals in that situation. While the Panthers have fared exceptionally well against Eastern Conference opponents this season, they're just 13-19 against the Western Conference, allowing an average of 3.8 goals per game while being outscored by an average margin of 0.6 goals along the way. Take Vegas (10*).