The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. 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 a -162 favorite to win outright, while the Golden Knights are +136 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Prediction
Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks
- Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Pick: Under 6 (+110, DraftKings)
My best bet for Golden Knights vs Hurricanes is Under 6. For updated odds, visit our NHL odds page.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Odds, Pick
| Golden Knights Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -192 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | +136 |
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | -162 |
- Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+160), Golden Knights +1.5 (-192)
- Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Over/Under: 5.5 (-130o / -110u)
- Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Moneyline: Golden Knights +136, Hurricanes -162
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Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Preview
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 5-4 road win over the Carolina Hurricanes. It was a strong start to the series, and Vegas now holds an early advantage, with two of the next three games scheduled in Las Vegas.
While Game 1 was high-scoring, offense is likely to regress in a pivotal Game 2 in North Carolina. The next matchup should be more tightly contested, as Carolina faces early pressure and cannot afford to fall behind 2-0 before heading to Las Vegas.
Vegas goaltender Carter Hart is also unlikely to allow four goals in consecutive games. Game 1 marked the first time he had allowed more than three goals in six games.
During that stretch, Hart went 6-0 with a .948 save percentage and a 1.65 goals-against average.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen also struggled in Game 1. However, his larger body of work suggests a rebound is likely.
Dating back to the regular season, Andersen has allowed two or fewer goals in 14 of his past 16 games. Over that span, he is 14-2 with a .923 save percentage and a 1.63 goals-against average.
Andersen benefits from playing behind a strong defensive team. During the regular season, Carolina ranked fifth in goals allowed per game and first in shots on goal allowed per game.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Prediction
Not only did the Hurricanes prevent shots, but they particularly excelled at suppressing high-danger scoring chances. This season, the Hurricanes ranked fifth in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60).
That trend has continued into the postseason, where Carolina ranks first among playoff teams in xGA/60.
Vegas is also capable defensively, ranking fourth in the same category this postseason.
Pick: Under 6 (+110, DraftKings)
