Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets 4/24/2023 Picks, Odds and Analysis
West 1st Round – Game 4, VGK leads series 2-1
Hockey fans are in for an exciting Saturday night on April 24th, 2023, as the Las Vegas Golden Knights take on the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Center. The Golden Knights have an impressive record of 53-23-9, and they have been particularly dominant on the road with a remarkable 27-7-8 record, placing them at the top of the Pacific Division. Offensively, the Golden Knights boast an average of 3.18 goals per game and 27.4 shot attempts, with a success rate of 42.9% on power play opportunities and 41.7% on face-offs.
On the defensive end, the Golden Knights are allowing an average of 2.72 goals against and 32.6 shots on goal, with a penalty kill percentage of 80%. In net, goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov is expected to guard the net for the Golden Knights, boasting a solid record of 7-0-3 and a save percentage of .905. In their most recent game, the Golden Knights secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime win in game three on Saturday, marking back-to-back wins for the team and five wins in the last six meetings against the Winnipeg Jets.
- The Vegas Golden Lnights are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road against Winnipeg.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games with a team in the Central Division.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games played on a Monday.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets 4/24/2023 Picks, Odds and Analysis
On the opposing side, the Winnipeg Jets have a record of 47-34-4, with a strong 26-13-3 record at home, positioning them in the third spot in the Central Division. Offensively, the Jets are averaging 3.20 goals per game and 28 shots, boasting an impressive 87.5% success rate on power play opportunities and a dominant 50.7% on face-offs.
Defensively, the Jets allow an average of 3.06 goals against and 28.4 shot attempts, with a penalty kill percentage of 83%. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is expected to guard the net for the Jets, with a record of 37-25-2 and a save percentage of .907. In terms of odds, the Vegas Golden Knights are favored with a -115 road advantage, while the Winnipeg Jets are listed -105.
- The Winnipeg Jets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home against Vegas.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Winnipeg’s last 5 games with a team in the Pacific Division.
- The total stayed UNDER in 10 of Winnipeg’s last 13 games played on a Monday.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets. The NHL pick for this game is the Vegas Golden Knights. The Las Vegas Golden Knights are expected to prevail in a tightly low-scoring game against the Winnipeg Jets. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups, the Golden Knights have a record of 5-4-1 straight up against the Jets. This game is anticipated to be a grind with a slow pace, and ultimately, the Golden Knights are predicted to come out on top. The prediction for the final score is in favor of Vegas, covering the spread, with a total score staying under 3-2.
NHL Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Canada Life Centre in Manitoba, Canada
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
TV: ESPN
NHL Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -115
NHL Total: 5.5
