Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Thursday, Feb. 08

We have your Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Vegas Golden Knights hit the road to face the Arizona Coyotes.

The Vegas Golden Knights (30-15-6) are set to clash with the Arizona Coyotes (23-22-3) in an intriguing matchup that pits a surging Vegas team against an Arizona squad looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes Odds Info

Moneyline: Vegas Golden Knights -140 (Bet365) / Arizona Coyotes +120 (DraftKings)

Puck Line: +1.5 – Vegas Golden Knights +184 (FanDuel) / Arizona Coyotes -205 (DraftKings)

Total: 5.5 – -100 (PointsBet) / -115 (BetMGM)

Game Info

Date: Thursday, Feb. 08

Time: 09:00 PM

Location: Mullett Arena – Tempe, AZ

TV: ESPN+

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends

• This season, the Vegas Golden Knights have hit 23 overs and 28 unders.
• On the road this season, the Vegas Golden Knights have hit 14 overs and 11 unders.
• As the favorite this season, the Vegas Golden Knights have hit 13 overs and 17 unders.

Arizona Coyotes Betting Trends

• This season, the Arizona Coyotes have hit 27 overs and 21 unders.
• At home this season, the Arizona Coyotes have hit 14 overs and 10 unders.
• As the underdog this season, the Arizona Coyotes have hit 22 overs and 15 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the course of the last two seasons, the Arizona Coyotes and the Vegas Golden Knights have faced off four times, with each team securing two victories. The home team has come out on top in three of these encounters, while the visiting team has claimed a win only once. When it comes to betting statistics, both teams have won against the spread twice. The over/under betting results have leaned towards the under, which has hit three times compared to the over hitting just once. In terms of goalkeeping, the Coyotes’ Karel Vejmelka and the Golden Knights’ Logan Thompson have been the primary goalies, with Thompson appearing in three games and Vejmelka in two. The Coyotes have shown a tendency to block more shots, averaging 15.5 blocks per game compared to the Golden Knights’ 14.25. However, the Golden Knights have been more aggressive in taking shots on goal, averaging 33.25 shots per game to the Coyotes’ 22.25. The Coyotes have also been more penalized, averaging 6.5 penalties per game, while the Golden Knights have averaged 3 penalties per game.

The most recent game between the two teams took place on November 25, 2023, with the Arizona Coyotes emerging victorious with a 2-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. This game was characterized by a strong defensive performance from the Coyotes, who managed to block 17 shots and deliver 10 hits. The Coyotes’ penalty kill unit was particularly effective, successfully neutralizing all five of the Golden Knights’ power play opportunities. The game remained scoreless until the third period when Clayton Keller broke the deadlock, followed by Lawson Crouse sealing the win with a late goal. The Coyotes’ goalie, Connor Ingram, played a pivotal role in the victory, saving all 34 shots he faced and achieving a save percentage of 100%, earning a shutout. Despite being the underdogs with a closing moneyline of 188, the Coyotes managed to outperform expectations, while the Golden Knights, favored with a closing moneyline of -235, fell short.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes Predictions

The Golden Knights are coming into this game with confidence, having secured a win in their last outing and holding a strong record that places them near the top of their division. With offensive firepower led by Jonathan Marchessault, who has netted 25 goals this season, and Mark Stone contributing a team-high 35 assists, Vegas has been a force to reckon with. Their offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, will test the Coyotes’ defense that has been conceding an average of 3.1 goals against per game.

Arizona, on the other hand, is looking to turn the tide after a series of losses. Clayton Keller has been a bright spot for the Coyotes, leading the team with 20 goals and 25 assists. The Coyotes will need Keller and goaltender Connor Ingram, who boasts a .916 save percentage, to step up if they are to challenge the Golden Knights. Arizona’s ability to bounce back at home, where they have a stronger record, could be a key factor in this contest.

This game also features a battle between the pipes, with Vegas’ Logan Thompson facing off against Arizona’s Ingram. Both goalies have been central to their teams’ fortunes this season. Additionally, special teams could play a pivotal role, as Vegas looks to improve their power play against an Arizona penalty kill that has been put to the test. With both teams eager to secure a win for different reasons, this matchup promises to be a tightly contested affair with playoff implications on the line.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes Pick

Considering the recent trends and the historic head-to-head statistics, the under seems to be the more compelling pick for this matchup. The Coyotes and Golden Knights have both shown a tendency to play games that result in fewer goals, with the under hitting three out of the last four times they’ve faced each other. Moreover, Arizona’s defense at home has been relatively solid, and with Connor Ingram’s impressive save percentage, they are likely to limit the Golden Knights’ scoring opportunities. Vegas, while offensively strong, will be up against a Coyotes team that has been effective at blocking shots and killing penalties, as evidenced in their last encounter.

Furthermore, both teams have been involved in more games that have gone under the total line this season, with the Coyotes hitting 27 unders and the Golden Knights 28. The total line set at 5.5 also suggests a lower-scoring game, and given the importance of the matchup with playoff implications, a tighter, more defensive game is anticipated. The Golden Knights’ recent improvement in goaltending with Logan Thompson and the Coyotes’ need to snap their losing streak by focusing on a disciplined defensive game plan further support the under as the right pick for this game.

The Pick: Under 5.5 -100 (PointsBet)

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Vegas Golden Knights

Arizona Coyotes