Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 4/8/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (+102) Canucks (-124)

The Vegas Golden Knights (42-26-8) are on their way to Rogers Arena on Monday where they will take on the Vancouver Canucks (47-22-8). The odds on this game have the Golden Knights at +102 and the Canucks are coming in at -124. The betting total is set at 7.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 7-4 defeat against the Coyotes in the last game they played. The Golden Knights had a impressive offensive performance in the defeat. In the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 24 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 4 power play opportunities but weren't able to score. Vegas garnered 4 minutes in the box in this contest.

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In terms of their scoring, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 244 goals (14th in the NHL) on the year and have surrendered 224. For the year, they have recorded 92 points and their points percentage comes in at .605. Vegas steps onto the ice with 237 power play chances and they have notched 44 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 18.57%. While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights have given up 185 goals while scoring 200 on the offensive side of the ice. Vegas has attempted 2,377 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.3%. The Golden Knights have had 2,335 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .904. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 201 power play opportunities (32nd in professional hockey) and have come away with 39 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Logan Thompson. Opponents have notched 257 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.68. Thompson has been involved in 100 contests over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage currently is .912 in his 5,745 mins on the ice. He has accumulated an overall record of 54-31-11 and he has started in 92 games. In his career, Thompson has earned 53 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .576. Thompson has seen 2,921 shots taken against him and has amassed 2,664 total saves.

In their last game, Vancouver faced the Kings in a game where the Canucks ended up losing by a final score of 6-3. They had 3 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks notched 3 goals out of the 42 shots on goal they were seeking.

Vancouver has attempted 2,194 shots (24th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 11.99%, while allowing their opponents 2,203 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.48% on their opponents 237 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.6%. They have a total of 243 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 22.22%. The Canucks have accumulated 209 goals at even strength and 54 goals (9th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 208 goals to be scored by way of 157 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Vancouver Canucks have 263 goals, 102 points, in addition to a points percentage of .662.

Across the rink you are likely to see Casey DeSmith defending the net. The opposition is averaging 2.84 goals per game and he has surrendered 419 goals in total. DeSmith's percentage of quality starts comes in at 53.9% and he has made 76 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 141 games and his ice time sits at 8,863 mins. DeSmith has a lifetime mark of 69-53-21 and has participated in 162 contests. He has tallied 4,177 stops out of the 4,596 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .909.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vancouver (-124)

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