Vegas Golden Knights Struggling to Make an Impact Against Tampa Bay Lightning's Streak
The Vegas Golden Knights (21-7-4-1) are heading to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning (15-13-3-5) in an inter-conference matchup. The Golden Knights are coming off a road
Game outlook
The Vegas Golden Knights (21-7-4-1) are heading to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning (15-13-3-5) in an inter-conference matchup. The Golden Knights are coming off a road loss against the Hurricanes, while the Lightning earned a home win against the Blues. Vegas has had the upper hand against Tampa in the past, holding a 2-0 record last season. The betting line has remained the same, with Carolina opening as the favorite at -124.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hurricanes -124 | Penguins +110
Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+200) | Penguins +1.5 (-235)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 55%.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Vegas Golden Knights are currently first in the Pacific division, three points ahead of the Canucks. Jack Eichel and Mark Stone are both having strong seasons, with Eichel registering 37 points and Stone posting 33 points. William Karlsson has netted three goals this month and Logan Thompson is giving most starts in goal with a 2.71 GAA and a .904 save %. Carolina Hurricanes have an overall power ranking of 5, are ranked 15 in offense and 17 in defense with an average of 3.23 goals scored and allowed per game respectively, and with an overall record of 17-15. NASTY pic.twitter.com/Y07zIBDcEx