Arizona Coyotes Look to Capitalize on Home Advantage Against Vegas Golden Knights After All-Star Break

Game outlook

The upcoming NHL match on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET features the Vegas Golden Knights and the Arizona Coyotes. The Vegas Golden Knights, with a season record of 30-21, are traveling to face the Arizona Coyotes, who hold a record of 23-22-3. Vegas enters the game following a recent victory over the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 3-1. On the other hand, the Arizona Coyotes are set to play their first game since the All-Star break. In terms of betting odds, Vegas is currently the favored team with an opening line of -144, and there have been no substantial changes in the odds thus far.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Knights -144 | Coyotes +126

Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+173) | Coyotes +1.5 (-205)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 59%.

Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas recently ended the Edmonton Oilers' 16-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory. Although they allowed an early shorthanded goal, they managed to tie the game and eventually secured the win by scoring twice in the third period. This victory came after a loss to the Detroit Red Wings during the All-Star break. Currently, the Golden Knights hold a 30-21 record, placing them in second position in the Pacific Division. They have a goal differential of -5, with an average of 3.18 goals scored per game (13th rank) and 2.71 goals allowed per game (7th rank). Unfortunately, both Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore will be absent from the team. Furthermore, Vegas is ranked 13th in offense, scoring an average of 3.25 goals per game, and 6th in defense, allowing an average of 2.73 points against them per game, resulting in an overall power ranking of 23.