The Vegas Golden Knights capture Game 1 of their first-round series against the Utah Mammoth, beating them by a score of 4-2 by scoring three unanswered goals in the third period.
The two teams will face off in Game 2 on Tuesday night, and the Golden Knights are once again favored to take a 2-0 series lead. Let’s dive into it.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Odds, Puck Line, and Total
Puck Line
Mammoth +1.5 (-188)Golden Knights -1.5 (+152)
Moneyline
Mammoth +130Golden Knights -156
Total
OVER 5.5 (-138)UNDER 5.5 (+112)Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Starting GoaliesUtah: Karel Vejmelka (3.07 GAA, .900 SV%)Vegas: Carter Hart (2.01 GAA, .939 SV%)Mammoth vs. Golden Knights How to WatchDate: Tuesday, April 21Time: 9:30 p.m. ETVenue: T-Mobile ArenaHow to Watch (TV): ESPN2Series: Tied Golden Knights lead 1-0Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Best Prop BetMark Stone Anytime Goal (+200) via FanDuel
Mark Stone led the entire Golden Knights roster in goals in the final 10 games of the season, recording seven. He also led the team in expected goals at 4.6, which was 0.9 more than any other player on the team in the final stretch of the season. Despite that, he’s not the favorite to find the back of the net in Game 2. I’ll bet on him at +200.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Pick
I’ve been extremely high on the Golden Knights heading into the playoffs, and Game 1 further cemented my opinion. The Golden Knights had an expected goals of +1.19, which was the third-best mark amongst all teams in Game 1 action.
The Mammoth are outskilled and out-talented in this series, and I don’t think the Golden Knights are being given enough respect from the betting market. They started playing their best hockey of the season heading into the playoffs, including ranking second in the league in expected goal differential since the Olympic break.
Pick: Golden Knights -156 via FanDuel
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