Vegas Golden Knights (41-25-8) vs. Arizona Coyotes (31-38-5)
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes 4/5/24 – As the NHL regular season reaches its crucial final stretch, Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes are set to meet on Friday. While Vegas stands as one of the leading contenders, Arizona continues to battle despite less favorable standing. This contest presents fans and top sports handicapping enthusiasts alike with a captivating contest which can provide insights into potential playoff dynamics.
The Golden Knights have been demonstrating robust offensive capabilities, spearheaded by their leading scorers: The top line consists of Jonathan Marchessault, Jack Eichel, and William Karlsson. The fact that Marchessault had 40 goals rather than 23 assists is not surprising because he has been shooting to the holes of the nets in every match. This diverse element will certainly motivate the Coyotes almost as their last chance to improve the defense, which seems to be the only thing they are failing at, to be more productive, especially at the home arena.
In contrast, the Coyotes have also exhibited their own talented look on the other side, sparked by Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and Matias Maccelli. Keller’s figure of netting 32 goals and his amount of assists being 36 also populated the score-sheet for Arizona as they desperately needed a scoring source influx. Within this equation, in which overcoming the Hammer’s backline has been a relatively secure area, thanks to the performance of goalie Logan Thompson this season, the club has a great challenge to face.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes 4/5/24 Game Info
| When: | Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Mullett Arena |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Logan Thompson vs. Goaltender Connor Ingram
Logan Thompson, became a foundation for the Las Vegas Ice Knights, minding the crease in 41 matches with a .911 save mark and a 2.63 GAA. He will be playing a big role to shut down the opposing offenses especially against a team which can be unpredictable on the offensive side. In this regard, Thompson’s precise choice will rise to the occasion of preventing Arizona from scoring.
Similarly, Connor Ingram who had to deal with dilemmas in the goal-crease for the Coyotes, is another person who has fought on his own account. The number of wins has reached 20 with 45 games played, .908 save percentage being on going assessment. He had many highs and lows. But, his fixed factor and the fact that he often ends games with a few saves, that can never be denied especially against the level of attack from players as the Golden Knights.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The betting odds for this game remain to be determined, reflecting the unpredictable nature of this matchup. However, the Golden Knights’ stronger record and recent form might position them as favorites once the odds are released.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
The Golden Knights made their presence felt with a 80% win record in the past five matches. Nevertheless, their margin betting, specifically on the road (18-20), cast some doubts of their consistency. The fact that they went UNDER the totals only 14 times in their last 36 home games means that low-scoring games are following a trend. Therefore, bettors might want to think about this too.
Arizona Coyotes Betting Trends
The Coyotes had a couple of wins and defeats with a 2-3 record during their last 5 matches. Somehow they achieved a 19-17 record on the road against the spread. Their games are going to be higher scoring, based on 38 of their last fought games where they scored OVER 21 times, which could be due to their offenses and defensive lapses.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes 4/5/24 Betting Picks
With an eye on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, this game is indeed seeming to be very competitive. The Golden Knights will put up an offensive show with Thompson standing strong between the posts; thus they have a good chance of beating the Coyotes. Nevertheless, Arizona is more than capable of scoring goals and their style of play is quite unpredictable but this should not be underestimated.
The most crucial factor for the bettor, however, is the officially announced odds, particularly the puckline and over/under markets, but also taking into account the trends of each of the teams. The chance of a high-scoring game arises that makes adding the OVER a good consideration if the oddsmakers know what they are doing. Bettors should look for value in the Golden Knights’ moneyline and consider the OVER, depending on the total odds set, providing a comprehensive No-Cost NHL Analysis for this match-up.
Free Pick and Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Arizona Coyotes 2.