The Arizona Coyotes have had a tough go this season, but they will have the opportunity to pick up a nice home win when the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights come to town Wednesday night.
Both teams have lost two straight games, with one of the losses for each team coming at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres.
Vegas will be trying to increase its lead in the division, while the Arizona Coyotes will just be trying to stay afloat.
This is one of just a handful of games on the NHL schedule Wednesday night, so stay tuned for NHL expert picks, Coyotes vs Golden Knights picks, and a look at the odds for the game.
Arizona Coyotes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Odds
After taking a look at the NHL odds for Wednesday night, it shows that the Golden Knights are heavy favorites in this matchup at -285.
The Coyotes check in at +252. Vegas is favored by 1.5 goals, and the over/under is 6. This looks like a game on paper that should be dominated by the Golden Knights.
Keep in mind that when making NHL picks, the moneyline is very high, and the move in this one could be to bet on the spread.
Matchup Information
- Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
- Time: 10:00 p.m.
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Arizona Coyotes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes come into play with a record of 10-15-5, good for 25 points and seventh place in the Central Division, 19 points behind the Dallas Stars in the NHL standings.
Arizona Coyotes predictions for the preseason had them finishing as one of the worst NHL teams, so they are slightly succeeding expectations.
Coyotes’ Average Numbers This Season
The Coyotes have lost two straight and three of their last four NHL games. In their last three losses, the Coyotes have mustered just six goals.
On the season, they are averaging 2.77 goals per game and allowing 3.63 goals per contest.
Coyotes’ NHL Player Stats
Taking a look at NHL player stats, Arizona’s leading scorer is right winger Clayton Keller, who has 12 goals and 18 assists for 30 points. Left winger Lawson Crouse leads the team with 13 goals on the season.
Those are the only players on Arizona’s roster that have more than ten goals. Between the pipes, goaltender Karel Vejmelka has a record of 9-8-4 with a goals-against average of 3.11 and a save percentage of .910.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights come into play with a record of 22-11-1, good for 45 points and the top spot in the Pacific Division, four points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL standings.
Vegas has lost two straight games, and the offense scored just four goals in the game for a team that averages 3.24 goals per contest. The Golden Knights are allowing 2.77 goals per game on the season.
Golden Knights’ Leading Scorer
Vegas’ leading scorer is center Chandler Stephenson, who has eight goals and 22 assists for 30 points. Right winger Reilly Smith is the leading goal scorer for Vegas with 17 tallies on the season.
The Golden Knights have four players with double-digit goal totals. Between the pipes, goaltender Logan Thompson has a record of 14-8-0 with a goals-against average of 2.64 and a save percentage of .917.
However, the Vegas Golden Knights injury report isn’t free of injured players. Read on for more on who will be playing/not playing today.
Coyotes vs. Golden Knights Betting Picks and Prediction
With a light NHL schedule Wednesday night, this game may be one you want to put some action on. The over/under in this game is six, something to note when making Coyotes vs Golden Knights picks.
Neither one of these teams are an offensive juggernaut, although the Golden Knights do have some firepower.
The moneyline is something you’ll probably want to stay away from, as Vegas is priced at -285. If you are feeling bold, you might put a piece on Arizona at +252.
In the end, Vegas should emerge victorious, and they should cover with Arizona’s offensive ineptitude.
Keep an eye on the NHL injury report, as right winger Mark Stone for Vegas is day-to-day and may not play.
Even if he doesn’t, the Golden Knights should still be able to cover. That is what we are rolling with for our Coyotes vs Golden Knights picks.
NHL Pick: Golden Knights -1.5 (-120)
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