Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 3/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (-103) Golden Knights (-118)

The Vancouver Canucks (40-17-7) are on their way to T-Mobile Arena on Thursday where they will compete against the Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-7). The moneyline on this game has Vancouver at -103 while Vegas is at -118. The total is 7.

The Vancouver Canucks went home feeling good about their game by earning a 2-1 win over the Kings in their previous contest . The Canucks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this victory. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 31 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Vancouver recorded 2 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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Vancouver Canucks opponents have tallied 199 power play opportunities (9th in the NHL) and have scored 42 goals in those chances. The Canucks have seen 1,882 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .907. Vancouver has attempted 1,808 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 12.5%. While playing at even strength, the Canucks have given up 133 goals while having 180 on the offensive side of the ice. Vancouver comes into tonight with 204 power play chances and they have added 46 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 22.55%. For the year, they have recorded 87 points and their points percentage sits at .680. With regard to their scoring, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 226 goals (3rd in hockey) for the year and have conceded 175.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Thatcher Demko. Over the course of his pro career, Demko has compiled 119 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .569. He has a save percentage of .911 for his 12,600 mins between the pipes. Demko has had 6,663 shots against him and has garnered 6,072 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 591 goals versus Demko in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.81. He has earned an overall record of 113-80-17 and he started in 209 games. Demko has participated in 215 games during his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Vegas faced off against the Blue Jackets in an outing where the Golden Knights went home in defeat by a score of 6-3. They had 1 power play opportunity in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Golden Knights recorded 3 goals out of the 40 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned a total of 197 goals, 73 points, as well as a points percentage of .589. They have permitted 183 goals to be scored by of a combination of 151 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Golden Knights are sitting with 158 goals at even strength and 39 goals (17th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 200 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 19.50%. Vegas has taken 1,921 shots (15th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.26%, while allowing their opponents 1,919 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.61% on their oppositions 165 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.5%.

Across the rink you will find Adin Hill patrolling the crease. He has recorded 3,139 saves out of 3,441 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .912. Hill is sitting with a lifetime mark of 60-46-8 and has been in goal for 127 games. He has been a starter 114 games and has been on the ice for 6,898 mins. Hill's quality start rate comes out to 55.3% and he has made 63 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.63 goals per contest and he has yielded 302 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas (-118)

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