NHL Thursday Night Showdown: Vegas Golden Knights to Face Off Against Tampa Bay Lightning in Highly Anticipated Matchup
The NHL will feature an extensive 11-game schedule on Thursday evening, highlighted by a highly anticipated matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Tampa Bay
Game outlook
The NHL will feature an extensive 11-game schedule on Thursday evening, highlighted by a highly anticipated matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game, set to take place at 7:00 ET at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, promises to be an exciting cross-conference showdown. The Lightning are favored to win, initially opening at -133 and currently holding a line of -134.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Knights +117 | Lightning -134
Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-225) | Lightning -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 57%.
Vegas Golden Knights
Bruce Cassidy and the Golden Knights have had a strong start to the new season, currently holding a record of 3-1. They have recently experienced a 4-2 loss to the Capitals, with Adin Hill in net, and goals from Victor Olofsson and Jack Eichel. Mark Stone continues to perform well, with eight points so far. Their special teams play saw them go 1-4 on the power play in the last game. Looking at the team's future prospects, they are currently favored to make the postseason at -350 and have odds of +1,800 to win the Stanley Cup. In power rankings, Vegas is ranked 6 overall, 3 in offense, and 8 in defense.