Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Prediction 10/28/25 NHL Picks Today
Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (6-2-0)
October 28, 2025 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Carolina Hurricanes -142 / Vegas Golden Knights 120; Over/Under: 6.5
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The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet Tuesday in NHL action at Lenovo Center. Here’s a Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Prediction. This article will include a Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Pick.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Panthers and Lightning, and they play the Avalanche next. The Golden Knights have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring on 27.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Pavel Dorofeyev leads Vegas with 7 goals, Mark Stone has 11 assists and Jack Eichel has 38 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.67 goals per game and are killing 81.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Adin Hill has given up 10 goals on 89 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has allowed 12 goals on 115 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Avalanche, lost to the Stars, and they play the Islanders next. The Hurricanes have won 6 of their first 8 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.75 goals per game and are scoring 6.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 7 goals, Sebastian Aho has 6 assists, and Jackson Blake has 28 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 14 goals on 142 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 7 goals on 79 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last nine home games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four road games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six home games when tied after the first period.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won eight of their last 12 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Hurricanes’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 12 games between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games as underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 games.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games as favorites.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
- Pavel Dorofeyev has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (6.90%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.75).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the equal-largest margin of victory in a home game this season (5-goals vs Flames on October, 18).
Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Hurricanes are great, and they’re going to get the benefit of the doubt at home. However, the value is with the Golden Knights and the plus money. The Golden Knights dominated the Canes a week ago, 4-1, and they’re a top-10 team in terms of goals per game and goals allowed per game. The Golden Knights have also earned points in 9 of their last 10 games. This is a good team playing good hockey, so when you can get the more favorable price you take it. Give me the Golden Knights.