In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, June 9th 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 up 2-1 in this series after they won two of the first three games by scores of 5-4, 3-4 (OT), and 5-4 (2OT). In game three, Vegas blew a 4-0 lead in the third period, but they rallied to get the win in double overtime. The Golden Knights recorded 35 shots on goal, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Hertl, Marner (3), and Theodore, while Hart stopped 29 out of 33 shots, which was an .879 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 eight of their last nine 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 10 goals and 18 assists, while Jack Eichel has added two goals and 18 assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 14-5 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this postseason.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are down 1-2 in this series after they lost game three in double overtime by a score of 5-4 on Saturday. Carolina played pretty poorly for most of the game, but they scored four goals in the last 13 minutes, before losing on a bad bounce in double OT. The Hurricanes recorded 33 shots on goal, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Hall, Martinook, Staal, and Svechnikov, while Andersen stopped 12 out of 16 shots and Bussi stopped 18 out of 19 shots in relief.
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 16 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 six goals and 11 assists, while Jackson Blake has added five goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 13-2 with a 1.89 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this postseason. It is also possible that Brandon Bussi gets the start in net, as he was excellent in relief in game three.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven Game 4s of a playoff series.
- The Golden Knights have lost seven of their last eight games as home underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as home underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The road team has covered the puck line in nine of the Golden Knights’ last 12 games.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in seven of their last eight road games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Tuesday night games between teams from different conferences have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 16 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven road games against the Golden Knights.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Logan Stankoven has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four Game 4s of a playoff series.
- Jackson Blake has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four road games.
- Jordan Staal has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – 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
Vegas was able to outlast Carolina in game three and they will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a win here. The Golden Knights were 20-12-9 at home this year, while the Hurricanes were 24-12-5 on the road. Carolina has started extremely slow in the last two games, but they need to play more of a complete game, instead of waiting for the third period. I still think Carolina is the better team, but I am definitely worried about Andersen if he is in net. I lean towards the over in this game, but I will back the Hurricanes on the road.