NHL Playoff Picks & Predictions for Saturday August 29

As they saying goes,” never take anyone for granted” an that’s what the Vegas Golden Knights did in game 2 versus the Vancouver Canucks and we all know what happened there.

Game 3 is on tap for Saturday and this will be a totally different mind set for the Knights who have not lost back to back games in over a 23 game span.
Look for Vegas to win this one as a (-200) on the money line.

Recent Trends

Golden Knights are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games.

Golden Knights are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Golden Knights are 10-2 in their last 12 vs. Western Conference.

Golden Knights are 15-4 in their last 19 games as a favorite.

Golden Knights are 7-2 in their last 9 playoff games as a favorite.

Golden Knights are 20-6 in their last 26 overall.

Golden Knights are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Pacific.

Golden Knights are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. a team with a winning record

Pick: Vegas -200

The Islanders take on the Flyers and a similar situation as the above match-up occurred in game two between these teams. In game 2 the Islanders came out as if this series was going to be a cake walk and now find themselves all knotted at 1 game a peace.

After watching round one I still believe the Islanders are the better of the two teams and have what it takes to reach the cup final and that still holds true today.

Recent Trends

Flyers are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. Metropolitan.

Flyers are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games.

Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.

Flyers are 20-6 in their last 26 overall.

Flyers are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.

Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.

Flyers are 36-16 in their last 52 vs. Eastern Conference.

Flyers are 40-18 in their last 58 games playing on 1 days rest.

Flyers are 1-5 in their last 6 Conference Semifinals games.

Take the Islanders today and lay the (-115)

Pick:NY Islanders -115

Good luck to everyone on Saturday.