The Westgate SuperBook had six Super Bowl prop bets tied to events in Wednesday’s NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Betting
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was a Golden Knights fan favorite, but that doesn’t mean bettors are looking to back Fleury against Vegas on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.
The Westgate has posted odds for the season opener Oct. 12 at T-Mobile Arena pitting the expansion Seattle Kraken against the Golden Knights.
Las Vegas bookmakers expect to see far fewer bets on the Stanley Cup Final after the Golden Knights were eliminated Thursday by the Canadiens.
Bettors might have to turn to props instead of laying -500 on the Golden Knights to win the NHL semifinal series or -270 to take Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.
William Hill posted a prop on whether the Knights goaltender will score after radio host Pat McAfee offered $100,000 to charity if he did.
The difference between the Golden Knights’ goaltenders isn’t enough to affect analysis of games, handicappers and bookmakers say.
The series price for Dallas to beat Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Final fell Friday. One Westgate bettor wagered $70,000 on the Stars at +175.
The slate features all four major pro sports, plus a college football game. Handicapper Dana Lane offers a selection for Vegas-Dallas Game 3.
The Golden Knights will try to even the Western Conference Final, but handicapper Dana Lane has a recommendation that Vegas fans won’t like.
The Golden Knights are -240 favorites to win the Western Conference Final over the Stars (+200) at the Westgate. Vegas is a -160 favorite (Stars +145) in Game 1 on Sunday.
Las Vegas bookmakers reported much more two-way action on Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks after Vegas lost two straight.
After being -10,000 to win the series after Game 4, the Golden Knights face elimination Friday. Handicapper Dana Lane offers a pick on Game 7.
A breakdown of Thursday’s sports betting slate, including a recommendation from handicapper Dana Lane on Golden Knights-Canucks Game 6.
The Golden Knights will try to close out Vancouver in the Western Conference semifinal series, and handicapper Dana Lane has a play on the game.