Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Pick and Preview, April 12 (4/12): NHL
- Lm Tipster
- Apr 12, 2022, 8:28:14 PM
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Odds
| Time | 10:00 p.m. EST |
| VGK money line | -140 |
| VGK spread | -1.5 (+180) |
| Canucks money line | +120 |
| Canucks spread | +1.5 (-220) |
| Over / under | 6 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Las Vegas Golden Knights | Vancouver Canucks | |
| Record | 40-29-4 | 35-28-10 |
| Road / home record | 19-15-1 | 15-14-6 |
| Streak | W1 | W3 |
| Goals per game | 3.15 | 2.86 |
| Goals allowed per game | 2.95 | 2.79 |
| Shots per game | 34.0 | 32.1 |
| Shots allowed per game | 29.9 | 31.7 |
| PP % | 17.8% | 22.3% |
| PK % | 21.87% | 26.21% |
| Over / under record | 39-30-4 | 34-36-3 |
Preview
The Golden Knights hit the road and will visit the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. This is the fourth time these teams face off this season, Las Vegas have the lead 2-1 in the season series. Both teams are still in the fight for a spot in the playoffs.
Las Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights have 4 of their last 5 games and are 19-16 on the road with a 40-29-4 record overall ranking 4th in the Pacific division. The Golden Knights are 15-6-1 against the rest of their division. Vegas is eighth in the Western Conference recording 8.3 points per game, averaging 3.2 goals and 5.1 assists.
Jonathan Marchessault leads the Golden Knights with 28 goals and has 59 points. Jack Eichel has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games for Vegas.
In their last 10 games Las Vegas are 7-3, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.1 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game with a .929 save percentage.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks have won 3 of their last 5 games and are 15-20 at home with a 35-28-10 record overall ranking 5th in the Pacific division. The Golden Knights are 15-6-1 against the rest of their division. Vegas is eighth in the Western Conference recording 8.3 points per game, averaging 3.2 goals and 5.1 assists.
Bo Horvat leads the Canucks with 30 goals and has 50 points. J.T. Miller has seven assists over the last 10 games for Vancouver.
In their last 10 games the Canucks are 5-5, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game with a .930 save percentage.
BETTING TRENDS
Vegas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Vegas are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games against Vancouver.
Vancouver are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Vancouver are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Vegas.
Prediction
This a very important game for both teams as they're in the same division and are fighting to calssify to the playoffs. The Golden Knights get here in better shape as they have won 7 of their last 10 games and are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs Vancouver. Take the Golden Knights to win this game.
PICK: Golden Knights (-140)
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