Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/4/2024]

The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Panthers vs. Golden Knights matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Panthers vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Panthers and Golden Knights 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Golden Knights a 52% chance of defeating the Panthers.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of going under.

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Panthers vs. Golden Knights Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Panthers	Golden Knights
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-230)
Moneyline	-120	+102
Total	o6.5 (+102)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Golden Knights are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Panthers, with -230 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +200.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +102. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202, if they win.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +102, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Panthers vs. Golden Knights Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-230
Moneyline	Golden Knights	+102
Total	Under 6.5	-120

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Panthers vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Golden Knights?

According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Golden Knights.

Our projections give Verhaeghe a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Panthers star is a 36.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	7.1%
Sam Reinhart	7.1%
Aleksander Barkov	5.6%
Matthew Tkachuk	5.5%
Eetu Luostarinen	4.3%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	6.9%
Jonathan Marchessault	6.2%
Mark Stone	6.0%
Pavel Dorofeyev	4.6%
Ivan Barbashev	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	36.4%
Sam Reinhart	35.3%
Aleksander Barkov	30.1%
Matthew Tkachuk	28.8%
Eetu Luostarinen	21.6%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	35.6%
Jonathan Marchessault	32.0%
Mark Stone	30.9%
Pavel Dorofeyev	24.3%
Ivan Barbashev	21.2%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before the Panthers vs. Golden Knights on Thursday January 4, 2024.

Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Golden Knights and Panthers at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Thursday January 4, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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Conclusion

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