Carolina Hurricanes (26-16-3) vs Vegas Golden Knights (29-12-3)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -145 / Vegas Golden Knights +130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 17th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 29-12-3 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Vegas allowed the first four goals in the game, but they did cut the deficit to 4-3, before allowing an empty net goal with two seconds left in the loss. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 23-22, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got all three goals from Dorofeyev, while Samsonov stopped 18 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights defeated the Wild by a score of 4-1 but did lose to the Rangers by a score of 2-1 before that. Vegas has lost three of their last four games, but they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 61 points. Vegas has scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also averaging 26.2% on the power play and 78% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 11 goals, 43 assists, and 128 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 12 goals, 27 assists, and 60 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 18-7-2 with a 2.54 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 26-16-3 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 3-0 in the third period, but they did cut the deficit to 3-2, before allowing the fourth goal late in the game for the loss. The Hurricanes outshot Buffalo by a total of 37-24, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play. Carolina got goals from Necas and Slavin, while Tokarski stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes lost to the Ducks by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Canucks by a score of 2-0 before that. Carolina has lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 55 points. Carolina has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 22.3% on the power play and 85.1% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with 16 goals, 35 assists, and 104 shots on goal, while Sebastian Aho has added 13 goals, 31 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 16-9-2 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Golden Knights
- The Hurricanes have won five of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have lost the first period in five of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Golden Knights’ last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last three home games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 10 of the Hurricanes’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games at Lenovo Center.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one point in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ivan Barbashev has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in five of the Golden Knights’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup going through some recent struggles, but both are currently looking good in their divisions. The Golden Knights are 11-6-3 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 17-5-1 at home. Vegas has allowed four goals or more in two of their last four games, while Carolina has scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four. This should be a great matchup, regardless of their recent struggles, but I have to side with Carolina at home, as they have been one of the best home teams in the NHL this year.