Vegas Golden Knights fans cheer as the Golden Knights beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 | 2 p.m.
The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun’s sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.
Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.
Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.
Golden Knights minus-1.5 at plus-105 vs. Vancouver, $700 to win $735: The hometown Golden Knights have a tremendous home ice advantage at T-Mobile Arena, regardless of the opponent. More important, the Knights have had a three-day layoff at home in Las Vegas, meaning the Vegas players will be well-rested to face a Vancouver squad which played Monday in Washington D.C.
Vegas is seventh in the league in goals against average at 2.6 goals per games, surrendering two goals in its past three games.
Bottom line, the Golden Knights are part of the NHL’s elite. It’s not asking too much to beat middle-of-the-road Vancouver by two or more goals — especially at T-Mobile Arena.
Current Standings: Grimala (10-7, $8,475), Keefer (12-12-1, $8,181), Brewer (5-10-1, $5,300)
Ray Brewer can be reached at 702-990-2662 or [email protected]. Follow Ray on Twitter at twitter.com/raybrewer21
