Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Prediction - Stanley Cup Final 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights square off with the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Panthers-Golden Knights NHL Stanley Cup Final game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Golden Knights a 56% chance of getting the W against the Panthers in Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.

The Stanley Cup will be awarded to the team who wins the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Golden Knights. Vegas' T-Mobile Arena hosts Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.

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Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Odds

• Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 (+200), Panthers +1.5 (-230)
• Moneyline: Golden Knights -130, Panthers +115
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-118/+100)

The Golden Knights are currently -1.5 favorites against the Panthers, with +200 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -230.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +115, where you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1

• Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 @ +200 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Moneyline: Golden Knights @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Panthers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Golden Knights -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Prediction

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Panthers vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Golden Knights? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Golden Knights.

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According to DimersBOT, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Golden Knights.

DimersBOT gives Eichel a ** chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 38.8% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.2% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.0% probability
• Sam Bennett: 4.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 4.6% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 7.8% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 6.0% probability
• Mark Stone: 4.5% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 4.3% probability
• William Karlsson: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 32.1% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 28.2% probability
• Sam Bennett: 26.9% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 25.4% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 24.5% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 38.8% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 33.0% probability
• Mark Stone: 25.7% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 24.2% probability
• William Karlsson: 22.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Game 1 of the Panthers vs. Golden Knights series on June 3, 2023.

Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1

Saturday's Game 1 between the Golden Knights and Panthers in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Saturday June 3, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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