PLAYOFF FORECAST

They have a 55.6% chance of getting past the first round of the playoffs. They have a 30% chance of getting past round 2. Their chances of then winning the West is 17%. They have 7.9% chance of winning the championship.

REGULAR SEASON RECAP

The regular season went worse than expected. They won 43 games vs an expected win total of 46.5. They didn't meet expectations on the road and at home. They won 46.3% on the road which was worse than expected (51.5%). They won 24 at home and were expected to win 25.4.

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TEAM STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Their record should be better. Since 10/3/2018 their average goal differential is +0.22 (includes playoff games) which ranks #12 in the league, but their rank based on points (per game) is #16. This is a relatively better home team than a road team. They are the #4 ranked team in goal differential in home games, vs #18 in road games.

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TEAM STATS AND BETTING RESULT GAMELOG

Below is a betting recap of all 82 regular games. Anyone who backed the Golden Knights in all of their games would be down -709 units. Against the puck line, they have lost -788 units risking 100 units on each pick (32-50 PL). The Golden Knights have lost against the puck line on the road, but at home they have turned a profit.