Golden Knights vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks

KOLO

09 March 2023

Golden Knights vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks

The Vegas Golden Knights (38-20-6), losers of three road games in a row, visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (38-21-5) at Amalie Arena on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSSUN, and SportsNet RM.

In the last 10 games, the Golden Knights have gone 6-2-2 while scoring 26 total goals (two power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 9.1%). They have conceded 24 goals.

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

Golden Knights vs. Lightning Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Lightning 4, Golden Knights 3.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-170)
Total Pick: Over (6)
Computer Predicted Spread: Lightning (-1.2)

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights (38-20-6 overall) have posted a record of 10-6-16 in games that have required OT this season.
In the 27 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 35 points.
In nine games this season when the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-7-1).
Vegas has 12 points (4-9-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Golden Knights have earned 67 points in their 36 games with three or more goals scored.
Vegas has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 28 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 21-7-3 (45 points).
The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 13-12-2 to record 28 points.

Golden Knights vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+, BSSUN, and SportsNet RM
Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida

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