A clear difference is apparent with Arizona’s Phil Kessel. Last year Kessel arrived from Pittsburgh with great fanfare. He was expected to ignite a stagnant Coyotes offense. Unfortunately, Kessel had a lousy year. And Arizona was left holding an expensive empty bag. However, Kessel is off to a strong start. He leads the Yotes in goal scoring. And has flashed the look of becoming an asset with the NHL betting odds. Vegas is among the favorites in the newly comprised West Division. Coach Pete DeBoer has masterfully manipulated his lineup. Vegas is one of the NHL’s deepest teams.
Arizona Coyotes vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, January 18, 2021, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Coyotes at Golden Knights TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Coyotes | +1½ (-145) | 5½ (-120) | +170 |  |
| Golden Knights | -1½ (+125) | 5½ (EV) | -200 | |
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SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the Golden Knights will draw significant offshore betting activity. Since the day they joined the NHL, Vegas has been a success at the betting window. Public expectations are through the roof. Arizona remains a lightly regarded team with gamblers. Last season showed a postseason breakthrough for the Coyotes. And a qualifying round win over the Predators. But Colorado’s sweep of Arizona in the first round showed how far the Coyotes have to go.
Arizona Coyotes Team Overview
Arizona has a win and a shootout loss. Each game cleared the total. Specifically, both games were at home to San Jose. Arizona ranks 15th for goal scoring and 17th for goals allowed. Goaltender Antti Raanta has a .911 save percentage in one game. And then Darcy Kemper has a .914 save percentage with one start. Right wing Phil Kessel bolted out of the gate with three goals. While right wing Clayton Keller has two goals and an assist.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
So far, Vegas has two wins in two games. Both matchups were at home against Anaheim. Accordingly, there was an over and an under. VGK ranks 3rd for goal scoring and 10th for goals against. The Golden Knights rank 5th for shots against and penalty killing. By contrast, Vegas ranks 24th for the power play. Left wing Max Pacioretty leads with two goals. While right wing Mark Stone has one goal and three assists with a +4. Each goaltender has played one game. Robin Lehner has a .909 save percentage. And then Marc Andre Fleury is at .954.
Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights Against the Spread
- Arizona is just 3-16 on the board in away games
- 5 of the Coyotes last 8 road games went over the total
- Vegas has gotten the money in 15 of their last 20 home games
- Only one of the Golden Knights last 8 home games cleared the total
Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights Head-to-Head vs. Spread
- Vegas has paid in 8 out of 12 against Arizona
- The Coyotes and Golden Knights have gone under in four straight meetings
- Arizona has left Vegas with empty pockets in their last two visits
- This series has stayed under the total 3 straight games at Vegas
Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights at SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Vegas is in strong form with the NHL betting odds. Of course, the price will be high but stepping into Vegas looks dangerous at this time.
Coyotes at Golden Knights SBG Best Bet: Vegas Golden Knights.