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Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights features in our NHL same-game parlay.
Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores a goal past Alex Lyon #34 of the Florida Panthers during the third period in Game 2 of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP

The Stanley Cup Final continues Thursday with the Vegas Golden Knights heading to Florida seeking to take a 3-0 lead on the Panthers. Here is our NHL same-game parlay for Game 3 of the Cup Final, using the latest NHL odds from our best sports betting apps.

Our NHL same-game parlay for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final fell just short, as Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud came one blocked shot shy and the hook busted goaltender Adin Hill's saves prop.

We'll regroup with a parlay for Game 3 focusing on the high-scoring nature of the series and two productive forwards.

Here are our NHL SGP picks for Thursday (odds via FanDuel).

Thursday's NHL SGP picks

PropsOdds
Over 1.5 first-period goals-118
Over 5.5 total goals-128
Sam Bennett to record 3+ shots-310
Jonathan Marchessault to record 3+ shots-210
Combined odds+377

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Golden Knights vs. Panthers odds

NHL SGP predictions: Golden Knights vs. Panthers

Over 1.5 first-period goals (-118)

Goals haven't been hard to come by in this series, and especially during the first period. 

Two goals have been scored in the opening period in Game 1 and Game 2 of the Cup Final. The Knights were able to cash this bet while scoring the second goal with two minutes remaining in each of those contests.

In fact, the first-period Over has hit during the Golden Knights' last seven playoff games and 13 of their previous 14 matchups.

Check out our Stanley Cup odds and Conn Smythe Trophy odds.

Over 5.5 total goals (-128)

We're on the Over for the opening period and for the entire game. At least seven goals have been scored in each of the first two contests of this series, and we expect much of the same in Game 3.

In fact, much of the betting action is on the Over, and most of the best sports betting sites are hanging a total of 6. Rogue 5.5 totals are still available, including at FanDuel, which is juicing the Over at -128 odds. That total is prompting us to build our parlay at FanDuel.

While Hill appears to be at the top of his game in the Vegas crease, Florida netminder Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 11 goals over his last three appearances and was pulled in the second period of Game 2.

Until Bobrovsky regains his Conn Smythe form from the Eastern Conference Final, we'll continue counting on goals in the Stanley Cup Final.

Sam Bennett to record 3+ shots (-310)

With the series shifting to Florida, it's imperative that we include a Panthers skater's shot prop. The scorekeeper at FLA Live Arena has proven to be lenient on the shot totals in the past, and we'll hope for that to continue during Game 3.

But even without the help of a generous scorekeeper, we're comfortable betting on Panthers center Sam Bennett to produce at least three shots on goal, something he's done in his last nine playoff games. 

Bennett leads Florida forwards in shots this postseason, despite playing one fewer game than his teammates and centering the Panthers' second line with a high-volume shooting winger in Matthew Tkachuk. 

Bennett and Co. will get even more motivation to shoot in a must-win Game 3. The Panthers are trailing in the series 0-2 and looking to avoid a cavernous 0-3 hole.

Jonathan Marchessault to record 3+ shots (-210)

Vegas winger Jonathan Marchessault has also been pumping out the shots. He leads all skaters in playoff shots while taking at least three shots on net in six of his last seven games.

FanDuel allows us to bet on three-plus shots rather than the customary 3.5 line available at most other sportsbooks.

Marchessault is riding a three-game goalscoring streak, and he's also scored in six of his last seven contests. There's no hotter shooter in the playoffs than the Vegas star, and he's currently the betting favorite in the Conn Smythe odds.

Combined odds: +377

NHL SGP picks made 6/8/2023 at 1:14 p.m. ET.

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