Panthers vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 5 (Vegas Finishes the Job)

The 2022-23 NHL Stanley Cup Final continues with Game 5 between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, June 13.

Panthers vs Golden Knights Game 5 Info

• Series: VGK leads 3-1
• Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas, NV
• Coverage: TNT

Vegas wasted no time grabbing a lead in Game 4 as Chandler Stephenson scored in just under two minutes of action. The Golden Knights increased their lead to 3-0 before back-to-back goals from the Panthers made things interesting. The comeback ultimately fell short, though, as Florida lost 3-2.

Panthers vs Golden Knights Odds & Spread

• All NHL betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: FLA: (+128) | VGK: (-156)
• Spread: FLA: +1.5 (-184) | VGK: -1.5 (+152)
• Total: 5.5 -- Over: (-130) | Under: (+106)

The Golden Knights enter this contest as home favorites on the spread and moneyline per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 5.5 goals with the over favored at -130 odds.

Panthers vs Golden Knights Betting Trends

• Florida is 12-3 straight up in its last 15 away games.
• Vegas is 7-0 straight up in its last seven home games against Florida.
• The total has hit the under in 10 of Florida's last 13 games.
• The total has hit the over in five of Vegas' last six home games.

Panthers vs Golden Knights Prediction & Pick

Tensions were high on Saturday, which became obvious as a scuffle broke out after the game had been completed. It was a relatively even contest besides the fact that Florida tallied 28 penalty minutes and Vegas only logged four. However, neither team saw more than one power play opportunity.

Despite Florida's improbable playoff run full of upsets, Vegas looks like the more battle-tested team in this series. Players have been stepping up all over the place, including Stephenson and goaltender Adin Hill. Hill racked up 29 of 31 shots hurled his way in Game 4 for his 10th postseason victory.

Vegas now returns to T-Mobile Arena, where it has won seven straight contests against Florida. Not only that, but the Golden Knights outscored the Panthers 12-4 in two home games in this series so far. That is about as dominant as it gets, so I'll back them to earn their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday.

Final Score Prediction: Panthers: 2 | Golden Knights: 4

Panthers vs Golden Knights Best Bet

Jack Eichel may have been held off the score sheet on Saturday, but keep in mind he has tallied 5 assists in this series so far. The 26-year-old constantly draws attention on the offensive end of the ice, leaving teammates open for him to find. Eichel has tallied at least 1 assist in 13 of his last 19 games overall and has a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Trust him to keep shining.

Bet: Jack Eichel to Record 1+ Assist (-136)

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