Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Finals Betting Odds
The Vegas Golden Knights had big dreams when they were born. In 2017, owner Bill Foley vowed that there would be a Stanly Cup parade on the Vegas Strip within six years. Now that boast is in the red zone for coming true. Vegas opened as the favorite to beat the Florida Panthers in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. However, praise is due to the Panthers before everyone gets carried away. Florida was an 8-seed that made the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on the final day.
Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Finals Lines
STANLEY CUP SERIES PRICE
Florida Panthers +100
Vegas Golden Knights -120
Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Finals Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Florida Panthers in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights opened as a -120 favorite to win the series. Florida opened as a +100 dog.
2023 Stanley Cup Final Series Schedule
Game 1 (at VGK): Sat., June 3, 8 p.m. (TNT)
Game 2 (at VGK): Mon., June 5, 8 p.m. (TNT)
Game 3 (at FLA): Thurs., June 8, 8 p.m. (TNT)
Game 4 (at FLA): Sat., June 10, 8 p.m. (TNT)
Game 5 (at VGK): Tues., June 13, 8 p.m. (TNT)
Game 6 (at FLA): Fri., June 16, 8 p.m. (TNT)
Game 7 (at VGK): Mon., June 19, 8 p.m. (TNT)
2023 Stanley Cup Final Bookmaker Odds Overview
First round play saw Vegas take out the Winnipeg Jets in five games. Next was a six-game win over the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers. Finally, the Golden Knights won the Western Conference with a six-game series triumph over the Dallas Stars.
First round action saw Florida stun the top-seed Boston Bruins in a seven-game thriller. Boston compiled the best regular season record in NHL history. Second-round action was a 5-game win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. And then Florida swept a respected Carolinas Hurricanes club in the Eastern Conference Final. Florida continues to defy the odds—they enter the 2023 Stanley Cup Final with confidence and momentum.
The Golden Knights won the heart of the town from the day they opened for business. However, that means that gambling action is consistently heavy on the VGK. Locals will bet up the price on their favorite team. In comparison to Florida, Vegas was the more consistent team this season. Also, Vegas is one of the most public teams on the NHL board. Vegas is the first major pro sports team in Sin City history.
Florida Panthers Overview
The Florida Panthers finished 42-37-8 straight up and 42-30 over/under the total. Also, Florida was 8th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Florida was 43 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Florida has covered 11 out of their last 12 games. While the Panthers have gone under the total in eight of its previous nine matchups.
Florida has NHL metrics of 6th for goals scored and 10th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Panthers had NHL metrics of 21st for goals against and 23rd for penalty killing.
First among Florida scorers is Matthew Tkachuk, with nine goals, 12 assists, 21 points, and a +10. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a .935 save percentage and 2.21 goals against average. His record is 11-2 with one shutout.
Vegas Golden Knights 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights finished 51-22-9 straight up and 35-41-6 over/under the total. Also, Vegas was 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton was two points behind the Golden Knights in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Vegas has covered six out of their last eight games. While the Golden Knights have gone under the total in three of its previous five matchups.
Vegas had NHL metrics of 14th for goals scored and 18th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Golden Knights had NHL metrics of 11th for goals against and 19th for penalty killing.
First among Vegas scorers is Jack Eichel, with six goals, 12 assists, 18 points, and a +10. Goaltender Ladin Hill has a .937 save percentage and 2.07 goals against average. His record is 7-3 with two shutouts.
Vegas Golden Knights Seasons
YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
2022-23 |
51-22-9 |
TBD |
2021-22 |
43-31-8 |
Did Not Qualify |
2020-21 |
40-14-2 |
Lost Conference Final |
2019-20 |
39-24-8 |
Lost Conference Final |
2018-19 |
43-32-7 |
Lost First Round |
2017-18 |
51-24-7 |
Lost Stanley Cup Final |
Vegas Golden Knights History
Born in 2017 as an expansion team, the Vegas Golden Knights immediately made history by making it to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. No first-year expansion team in North American major league history had ever accomplished such a feat since the 1968 St. Louis Blues. And the Blues had the advantage of playing in a division comprised of fellow expansion teams.
As the first major league sports franchise in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights faced a unique immediate challenge. Las Vegas was shattered by the Mandalay Bay mass shooting at an outdoor concert a few days before their first-ever game. The organization dove into community outreach to form an immediate bond.
The Golden Knights have sold out almost every game they have ever played at T-Mobile Arena. Visiting teams and media members rave about the incredible enthusiasm and atmosphere at Vegas home games.
Vegas does everything in a first-class manner. Its broadcasting team is of network-level quality. Its team on the ice is a perennial Stanley Cup contender. Its management is openly doing everything in its power to win the Stanley Cup. Any other sport would be fortunate to have such a great expansion franchise.
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