The NHL season is down to the final handful of games, which makes it same-game-parlay season.
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch the Stanley Cup with a win over the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Here are a couple of same-game parlays I like for Game 5 between Florida and Vegas.
NHL odds used for these Stanley Cup Playoff parlays reference DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Monday, June 12, at 1 p.m. ET.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 5 Best Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Best SGP (+230)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
- Golden Knights Moneyline (-160)
- Over 5.5 Goals (-125)
- Golden Knights Score Last (-140)
The Panthers have scored at least two goals in every game in this series, and even if Matthew Tkachuk is being limited by an apparent shoulder injury, they have enough offensive firepower to light the lamp twice in Game 5 again.
The Over is 2-0 in games played in Vegas in the series, and I think the Golden Knights will be able to score last with an empty-net goal to cap a 4-2 or 5-2 win. Still, taking Vegas simply to win, and not cover, is a hedge in case Game 5 somehow ends 4-3.
If you’re feeling daring, take Vegas to cover the spread and score last at +350. But if you’re a little nervous about trusting any team to win by two-plus in a Cup-clinching game, take this parlay to hit as our NHL bet of the day.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 5 Longshot Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Longshot SGP (+675)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
- Golden Knights -1.5 (+160)
- Golden Knights Win From Behind (+300)
The Golden Knights have won 10 games by more than one goal in this postseason and have come from behind to win by more than one goal in six of those games, including Game 1 of the Cup Final.
The key to this is that winning from behind is different from allowing the first goal. If the Golden Knights score first but fall behind 2-1 or 3-2 then go on to win 4-2 or 5-3, this parlay will still hit.
Here are a few SGPs I like for the pivotal Game 4 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers on Saturday in Sunrise.
NHL odds used for these Stanley Cup Playoff parlays reference DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Friday, June 9, at 1 p.m. ET.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 4 Best Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Best SGP (+165)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
- Golden Knights +1.5 (-230)
- Under 5.5 Goals (+100)
If you read my Golden Knights vs Panthers prediction for Game 4, you know I think Vegas will head home with a low-scoring victory. But just in case the Panthers turn the tables and steal a one-goal win, perhaps again in overtime, this is a solid hedge.
Florida hasn’t surpassed two goals in regulation in this series and has only scored three-plus in 60 minutes in one of its past 10 games.
Plus, Vegas is an elite defensive team that has allowed just seven goals in its past four games and is giving up just 2.1 goals per game over its past 10.
The odds on this aren’t superb, but this is the most likely same-game parlay to hit.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 4 Longshot Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Longshot SGP (+600)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
- Golden Knights Moneyline (+105)
- Under 4.5 Goals (+280)
Game 4 has a 2-1 feel to it, but I added a goal just in case there’s an empty-netter — since Vegas has hit two empty nets already in this series. One of my Game 4 prop picks for Vegas vs Florida was the Golden Knights to win in regulation since they are only allowing 1.75 goals-against per game over their past four.
Granted, Florida has scored at least twice in each game in this series. But this parlay was about two minutes away from hitting in Game 3, and both teams will want to play a similar style in Game 4.
If you think Florida will win a tight, low-scoring game, take it as the ML bet at +525. But I think Vegas will send the Panthers to the brink in Game 4.
My same-game parlay picks have been red-hot for the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, but we’ll see if that continues as the series shifts to Sunrise for Game 3.
Here are a couple of same-game parlays I like for Game 3 between Florida and Vegas.
NHL odds used for these Stanley Cup Playoff parlays reference DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Tuesday, June 6, at 3 p.m. ET.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 3 Best Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Best SGP (+240)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
- Golden Knights Moneyline (+100)
- Under 6.5 Goals (-140)
The Over/Under is 6, but I teased the total up to 6.5 to account for any potential empty-net goals. Vegas is averaging six goals per game over its past three and is clearly due for regression, and the Panthers will have to be better on home ice or else risk staring at a sweep.
If you’re unsure about Vegas winning but want to take it +1.5 with the Under, the odds drop to +145. If you want to add an anytime goal scorer, I predicted Jack Eichel to light the lamp in my Game 3 prop picks for Vegas vs Florida, but Jonathan Marchessault would also be a good pick and boost the odds to +550.
I think Vegas will win a close, low-scoring game, and if you do too, this is the parlay to take.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 3 Longshot Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Longshot SGP (+750)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
- Under 6.5 Goals (-140)
- Golden Knights Win From Behind (+350)
If you read my Golden Knights vs Panthers predictions for Game 3, you know I think the Golden Knights will win a tight, hard-fought game. The Panthers scored first in Game 1, and the Golden Knights have rallied to win eight of their 14 playoff games this season.
If you’re anxious about a comeback and an Under as low as 6.5, tease that up to 7.5 at +500. But seven goals is a hard bar to clear, especially in the Stanley Cup Final despite the fact there’s been at least seven in each of the first two games.
The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights will square off in the Cup final. One of the teams will clinch the championship for the first time in their history.
Here are a couple of same-game parlays for Game 2 between Florida and Vegas.
NHL odds used for these Stanley Cup Playoff parlays reference DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Sunday, June 4, at 10 p.m. ET.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 2 Best Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Best SGP (+165)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
- Golden Knights ML (-140)
- Over 4.5 Goals (-360)
- Golden Knights Score Last (-130)
These odds aren’t exceptional, but this is strategically teased. I picked the Golden Knights to win a high-scoring game, but this will cash even if Game 2 is a 3-2 Vegas win decided in OT.
There have been at least five goals in all but one of Vegas’ postseason games, plus there have been five-plus goals in 13 of Florida’s playoff games and four of its past six.
This also would’ve hit in Game 1, a 5-2 Vegas win where Reilly Smith netted the game’s final goal with an empty-netter.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 2 Longshot Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Longshot SGP (+525)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
- Panthers Under 2.5 Team Goals (+115)
- Over 5.5 Goals (-125)
- Golden Knights Score Last (-130)
This is a hodgepodge parlay, but again, it would’ve been successful in Game 1.
The Panthers have quietly only surpassed three goals in one of their past four games despite the fact there have been at least six in two straight.
This parlay assumes a multi-goal win from the Golden Knights, since they would have to score at least four for the Over to hit. Given the Golden Knights have won nine times by two-plus goals this postseason, and this parlay would’ve hit seven times in those games, I’ll take them to do so again.
I like a few same-game parlays for Game 1 between Florida and Vegas.
NHL odds used for these Stanley Cup Playoff parlays reference DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Wednesday, May 31, at 3 p.m. ET.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 1 Best Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Best SGP (+175)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
- Golden Knights ML (-135)
- Under 6.5 Goals (-160)
There’s a chance that all hell breaks loose, offensively, in Game 1.
The Golden Knights scored six in their clinching win over the Stars, and there were seven goals in the Panthers’ Eastern Conference final series clincher over Carolina.
But I think Florida will be rusty, and Vegas has a way of suffocating opponents with its dominant defense. Plus, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been incredible for Florida, which is why he has the shortest Conn Smythe Trophy odds entering the final.
Teasing up the Under is a play in case there’s a six-goal game with an empty-net goal or in case there’s a blowout.
Golden Knights vs Panthers Game 1 Longshot Parlay
Golden Knights vs Panthers Longshot SGP (+700)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
- Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)
- Florida Scores First (+100)
The Golden Knights are good when they score first (5-2 in the playoffs) but are exceptional at coming from behind, as well, as Vegas is 7-3 when conceding the first goal in a game this postseason, with four multi-goal victories. (Read more in my Golden Knights vs Panthers predictions.)
Florida is 8-0 when scoring first in the postseason but has been extremely fortunate. The Panthers have coughed up multi-goal leads in four of those eight games and only has one victory where they scored first and did not ultimately end up even at some point, their 1-0 victory over Carolina in Game 3 of the conference final.
This one is risky since it’s tough to win by more than one goal when you concede the first goal. But if you’re looking for a high-upside NHL bet of the day that could produce big rewards, here you go.
