Golden Knights vs Coyotes Prediction
The Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Mullett Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Golden Knights vs Coyotes prediction.
Golden Knights Stop Oilers Winning Streak
The Golden Knights have to feel great about the way they played in the last game against the Oilers. The Oilers were on a winning streak heading into the game, but the Golden Knights gave up only one goal and they ended up winning by two goals. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.17 goals while their defense is giving up 2.71 goals per game. The defense is ranked 7th and the defense is going to need to step up here. Mark Stone has scored 15 goals and added 35 assists.
Coyotes Have Lost Three Straight Games
The Coyotes have lost three straight games and the defense has been a major issue. Two games ago against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they were defeated 6-3. In the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Coyotes scored only a goal, and they lost by two goals. The Coyotes are averaging 2.94 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Clayton Keller has scored 20 goals and added 25 assists so far this season.
Arizona Coyotes Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has scored at least one goal in three of the Coyotes' last four home games.
- Matias Maccelli has recorded a point in each of the Coyotes' last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nick Bjugstad has recorded an assist in each of the Coyotes' last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Michael Carcone ranks 1st amongst qualified Western Conference players for shooting percentage (23.4%) this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights' last nine Thursday games.
- William Carrier has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Coyotes.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights' last nine Thursday games.
- Jonathan Marchessault ranks T1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Arizona Coyotes rank 30th in the league for shots per game this season (26.7).
- The Arizona Coyotes rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (601).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.71).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (3).
Golden Knights vs Coyotes Betting Prediction
The Coyotes have struggled heading into this game, and it’s going to be no different in this game. The Golden Knights are giving up only 2.71 goals and the Coyotes are going to really struggle to get any type of offense going here. The Golden Knights are going to score at least four goals and they will get the job done here. Back the Golden Knights on the puck line to cash here.
