In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, June 6th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are tied 1-1 in this series after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 5-4 and 3-4 (OT). In game two, Vegas led 2-0 in the third period, but they needed a goal with 1:21 left to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Golden Knights recorded 26 shots on goal, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Howden (2) and Stone, while Hart stopped 22 out of 26 shots, which was an .846 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Vegas defeated the Avalanche in four games by scores of 4-2, 3-1, 5-3, and 2-1. The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 95 points. Vegas scored 3.22 goals per game and they allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led the Golden Knights with seven goals and 17 assists, while Jack Eichel has added two goals and 17 assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 13-5 with a 2.41 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this postseason.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are tied 1-1 in this series after they won game two in overtime by a score of 4-3 on Thursday night. Carolina trailed for most of the game, but they scored three goals in about a five minute span in the third and eventually won in OT. The Hurricanes recorded 26 shots on goal, won 56.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jankowski, Jarvis, Staal, and Stankoven, while Andersen stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Carolina defeated the Canadiens in five games by scores of 2-6, 3-2, 3-2, 4-0, and 6-1. The Hurricanes have won 13 of their 15 games in the playoffs and they finished first in the Metro standings with 113 points. Carolina scored 3.55 goals per game and they allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Taylor Hall has led the Hurricanes with five goals and 11 assists, while Jackson Blake has also added five goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 13-2 with a 1.72 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this postseason.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last six games as favorites after coming off overtime.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last nine road games after coming off overtime.
- The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 16 of their last 20 home games after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 15 games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games following a win.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mitch Marner has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Hurricanes.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Brett Howden has scored a goal in each of his last two appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Andrei Svechnikov has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Hurricanes as underdogs.
- K’Andre Miller has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six road games.
- Jordan Staal has scored a goal in each of his last two appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.47%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.37%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina didn’t play very well in game two, but they erupted in the third period and they were able to escape with the overtime win. The Hurricanes were 24-12-5 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights were 20-12-9 at home. Vegas had won seven games in a row in these playoffs, but it will be interesting to see how they bounce back after that collapse. We have seen seven and nine goals in the first two games and with Andersen being a little shaky in net, I still like the over here.