The NHL Stanley Cup Final has reached a pivotal Game 5, with the Vegas Golden Knights holding a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Florida Panthers. The Golden Knights have the opportunity to make history by winning their first-ever championship in front of their home crowd.
Will they pull it off? Let’s dive into the Panthers vs. Golden Knights predictions, odds, and picks below.
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Odds
- Spread: Golden Knights -165
- Total: 6
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, June 13
- Time: 8 pm ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV
- TV: TNT
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Panthers Betting Trends
- Panthers are 12-3 in their last 15 road games.
- Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Vegas.
Golden Knights Betting Trends
- Favorite is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in Golden Knights last 5 overall.
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Predictions
The Golden Knights have been dominant on home ice in this series, winning the first two games by a combined score of 12-4. Their strong performance at home, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk’s injury, makes this game all the more intriguing. Tkachuk, who has been a crucial part of the Panthers’ offense this postseason, is clearly playing through an injury that leaves him at less than 100%.
Matthew Tkachuk is hurt. We know that. He wouldn’t have sat for 10-plus minutes in the third tonight if he wasn’t. But is he hurt enough to not play Game 5 on Tuesday? I can’t imagine what it would take for him to miss that game. Nobody knows now. Wait and see.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) June 11, 2023
The Golden Knights’ balanced attack has been a major factor in their success. Jonathan Marchessault leads the team in scoring, while Mark Stone has been a significant contributor. Goaltender Adin Hill has stepped up in the postseason as well with a .925 save percentage.
Meanwhile, the Panthers have struggled to find consistent scoring outside of flashes from Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and Carter Verhaeghe. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a .901 save percentage in the playoffs, and the Panthers will need more from their stars to have a chance at extending the series.
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Picks
Our betting pick is the Vegas moneyline -165, expecting the Golden Knights to win and take the series at home.
With the Golden Knights’ strong performance on home ice, their balanced offensive attack, and the uncertainty surrounding Matthew Tkachuk’s injury, VGK is well-positioned to clinch their first-ever championship in front of their home crowd.
The Pick: Golden Knights moneyline (-165) | Bet $1, Get $200 (win or lose) at Bet365