NHL Picks & Predictions: Golden Knights vs. Mammoth (Friday)
We’ve got three Game 6 matchups to enjoy on Friday’s NHL playoff slate. All three home teams are underdogs, with moneyline odds ranging between -102 and -105.All three totals are set to 5.5, with plus odds available between Vegas and Utah. The Golden Knights and Buffalo Sabres are -118 road favorites, while the Tampa Bay Lightning are the only road favorite down 3-2 in their series. Here are my top NHL picks and predictions for Golden Knights vs. Mammoth.
Friday’s NHL Picks: Golden Knights vs. Mammoth
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth
The Golden Knights and Mammoth return to Salt Lake City for Game 6 tonight after playing back-to-back overtime games. Vegas has rallied in two straight games to force overtime, posting wins in both of those matchups.
Tired legs could be a factor tonight. Utah and Vegas played a 2OT game on Wednesday, with the Golden Knights logging a 5-4 win for the second straight game in this 1st Round Western Conference playoff series.
Utah is 3-6 SU in its last nine games played, while Vegas is 10-3 SU across its last 13 matchups. It’s a tough road environment at the Delta Center, but we’ve seen enough to know that the Golden Knights won’t be phased if they go down early in Game 6.
Jack Eichel, who leads both teams with eight points in this series, is going to continue to generate scoring chances for Vegas tonight. Carter Hart has regressed a bit in net for the Golden Knights, yet his offense is bailing him out, scoring four-plus goals in three of these playoff games.
I anticipate a potential rout by Vegas on the road tonight, eliminating Utah to advance to the second round against the Anaheim Ducks. Bet on the Golden Knights moneyline at -118 odds.
Pick: Golden Knights Moneyline (-118)
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