The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights meet in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The game will be broadcast live on ABC.
The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-130o / +110u). The Hurricanes are -115 on the moneyline, while the Golden Knights are -105.
Let's get into my Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights predictions and NHL picks.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Prediction
- Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Pick: Hurricanes Moneyline (-115 | Play to -120)
My best bet for Hurricanes vs Golden Knights is on Carolina to win outright. For updated odds, visit our NHL odds page and check out VegasInsider's futures odds and action report.
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Odds, Pick
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +215 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | -115 |
| Golden Knights Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -265 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | -105 |
- Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+215), Golden Knights +1.5 (-265)
- Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Over/Under: 5.5 (-130o / +110u)
- Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Moneyline: Hurricanes -115, Golden Knights -105
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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Preview
Carolina Hurricanes Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes nearly completed a historic comeback in Game 3, overcoming a four-goal deficit to force overtime. Ultimately, a fortunate bounce helped the Vegas Golden Knights take the series lead, but the key development was what sparked Carolina’s rally: turning to backup goaltender Brandon Bussi.
After Frederik Andersen allowed four goals on 16 shots, Bussi entered in relief and performed exceptionally well. He stopped 18 of 19 shots for a .947 save percentage.
The lone goal he allowed came off an unfavorable set of bounces. Given Andersen’s performance to start the series and Bussi’s showing in Game 3, it would be shocking if Bussi didn't start in Game 4.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Meanwhile, Vegas is expected to start Carter Hart again Tuesday. He has struggled against Carolina’s offense, allowing four goals in each of the first three games.
Hart has posted a .864 save percentage over that stretch.
The Golden Knights remain a strong team and are competitive across all three zones. However, the underlying metrics favor Carolina despite the current series score.
In the playoffs, the Hurricanes rank ahead of Vegas in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60), expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60) and expected goal share.
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Prediction
The change in goaltending could exactly be the spark that Carolina needs to even this series. If Bussi plays as he did in relief in Game 3, then the Hurricanes may have found their answer for Vegas' strong offensive play thus far.
Meanwhile, it is clear that Hart is struggling with what he is facing on the other end of the ice. Analytically, Carolina has been the stronger team in an otherwise closely contested series, one that is far from over.
Pick: Hurricanes Moneyline (-115 | Play to -120)
