Tuesday AI Computer Pick
NHL Pick: Golden Knights -1.5 (+150) at Bet365
Using our OddsTrader NHL computer picks we were able to place tonight’s bets based on the information generated.
It’s elimination time in the Stanley Cup finals as the Vegas Golden Knights need just one more victory to become Stanley Cup champions for the first time in their short 7 year history.
Will the Florida Panthers bring the series back to Florida? Or will Stanley be finding a new home tonight?
Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – 08:00 PM EDT at T-Mobile Arena
Have The Panthers Blown Their Chances?
Following back-to-back losses in Vegas, the Florida Panthers went 1-1 on home ice to give the Golden Knights a 3-1 Stanley Cup finals series lead.
The Golden Knights have not been able to get a grasp in this series at all, even their one victory came in an overtime game in which they were very much the second-best team on the night.
Panthers Have Comeback Form
The Florida Panthers now find themselves in an almost impossible situation having to win three games in a row to become Stanley Cup champions. It’s only ever been achieved once in the finals (Toronto Maple Leafs 1942).
With that said Florida have proven they don’t give up easily as they have already come back from 3-1 down in the first round of the post-season against the Boston Bruins who came into the playoffs as the favorites to lift the cup.
Florida Panthers Key Facts
- Florida are 0-7 in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Vegas.
- The total has gone under in 8 of Florida’s last 10 games when playing as the underdog.
- The Panthers are 14-22 ATS (-23.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
- Florida are 3-8 in their last 11 games against Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights Key Facts
- The total has gone over in 5 of Vegas’ last 6 games at home.
- Vegas are 7-1 in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The Golden Knights are 66-37 ATS (+107.4 Units) in all games this season.
- The Golden Knights are 37-21 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Is The Total Worth the Squeeze?
Although we like the total line to go over 5.5 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals, we don’t believe the juice is worth taking at -135 NHL odds.
Our computer is also predicting six goals in this game, if you don’t mind laying -135 or are looking for a parlay piece then by all means look to take the total over 5.5 goals.
With everything on the line and this being an elimination game, we see an empty netter being scored in game five which should help with the total going over.
Golden Knights to Wrap Up Series
Vegas won the opening two games of the finals by 2+ goals when playing on home ice and we are looking for them to do so for a 3rd time in a row at the T-Mobile arena.
We believe the Golden Knights should prove to be too strong for the Florida Panthers yet again and will get to lift the trophy on home ice.
Our computer is predicting g a 4-2 Vegas win, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it was more like 5-1 or 5-2, either way, we are in agreement the Golden Knights can win this by 2+ goals and this brings the -1.5 PK line into play.
The odds of +150 seem like a very nice set of odds for Vegas to cover in this home matchup, Vegas have won by more than one goal in 5 of their 8 victories on home ice during this year’s playoff run.
If you’re willing to play over 5.5 and Vegas on the moneyline the combination is a nice +180 odds with Bet365.
OddsTrader Predicted Score: Vegas Golden Knights 4 – Florida Panthers 2
NHL Pick: Golden Knights -1.5 (+150) at Bet365
