Panthers vs Golden Knights Odds: VGK Looking to Close Door on Panthers

Our Panthers vs Golden Knights odds preview starts with a look at the opening game five odds which shows the Golden Knights as a significant favorite (-173). We wanted to send out our game-five NHL picks today, because of how strong we feel about our selection. The total is once again a consensus 6 (under -120, but there are plenty of 5.5 (over -135). This series is showing why the Golden Knights were 19 points better in the NHL standings, but is there a comeback for the Cats in the future? Let’s continue our Panthers vs Golden Knights odds preview with a look at both teams from a betting perspective.

What Do The Panthers Have Left?

We have a theory about teams who get beat thoroughly and then resort to rough or dirty play when the final horn blows. They are done. That’s the first thought that raced through our mind after the Golden Knights took game four 3-2 to come within a game of winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.

The Panthers have bullied their way through the playoffs, but it’s difficult to do against a team that won’t let themselves be bullied. The number one culprit of questionable play is Matthew Tkachuk, and he is uncertain for game five after leaving the bench for more than 10 minutes of the third period in game four. Although he did return, the question remains as to exactly what was the cause of his absence. In addition to Tkachuk, Anthony Duclair is also questionable.

Florida head coach Paul Maurice said that both players would receive treatment before and after landing in Vegas. Nothing about that makes us want to put our cash behind the Panthers. Perhaps there is a better wagering option as we continue our Panthers vs Golden Knights odds preview.

Knights One Win Away From Gold

It was seven years ago that we were fortunate enough to sit down with Bill Foley for a bite. The enthusiasm exploded from the 71-year-old as he couldn’t wait to tell us and anyone who would listen that this franchise would win a cup in six years. In our hearts we wanted it to be true, but that would mean they would have to do so in record time.

The Philadelphia Flyers won a Stanley Cup in their seventh year of existence in 1974, but a look at VGK’s first expansion roster had much thinking that Foley was just trying to be positive. The owner of Fidelity National Financial, almost had his prophecy answered in 2018, the franchise’s first season, but the Washington Capitals dismissed the Knights in five games to win the Stanley Cup at T-Mobile Arena.

The Golden Knights are 15-6 in the postseason (+857 units), only the Panthers have been better at 13-7 (+1123), but that record is a product of early success as a heavy dog against the Boston Bruins, Toronto Mapleleafs, and Carolina Hurricanes. As a favorite, no team has been better than VGK with an 8-2 record (+399 units). Let’s conclude our Panthers vs Golden Knights odds preview with our game five selection.

Panthers Have No Choice, This Will be Physical

Florida has tried everything against the Golden Knights. Play a physical style, play an open offensive style, and finished off with a borderline dirty style. As we’ve seen so many times in the postseason, the disciplined Golden Knights just laugh it off because they know they’re the better team. Bettors can smell an easy winner after 95% of the early money is pouring in with Knights tickets. 78% of the tickets are strong in favor of Vegas as well.

Meaning both the public and professionals agree, the Golden Knights are going to end this soon. We’re going to take a different approach because we know that in order for the Panthers to push this to game six, they must slow the pace down and lean on goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.

We recommend looking at the total for your wager but look for the 6 before placing your bet. There are still 5.5’s out there, but we want the security of a push rather than chase plus money. That concludes our Panthers vs Golden Knights odds preview, we wish you all the best with your game-five wagers.

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