In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, June 4th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are down 0-1 in this series after they lost game one by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. Carolina led 2-0 in the first period and they tied the game at four in the third, but couldn’t find anymore offense for the loss. The Hurricanes recorded 27 shots on goal, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Ehlers (2), Staal, and Gostisbehere, while Andersen stopped 18 out of 23 shots, which was a .783 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 12 of their 14 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 12-2 with a 1.65 goals against average and a .920 save percentage this postseason.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are up 1-0 in this series after they won game one by a score of 5-4. Vegas scored three goals in a row to lead 3-2 in the second, but they blew a 3-2 and 4-3 lead, before scoring with about four minutes left for the win. The Golden Knights recorded 23 shots on goal, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Hertl, Howden, Karlsson, and Theodore, while Hart stopped 23 out of 27 shots, which was an .852 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 games in a row 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 15 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 13-4 with a 2.33 goals against average and a .920 save percentage this postseason.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 12 games following a loss.
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five Game 2s of a playoff series.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 16 road games following a road win.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last 15 games as road underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 home 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.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Hurricanes’ last 10 night games at Lenovo Center following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Golden Knights’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 14 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 14 games between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- K’Andre Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has scored a goal in each of his last two appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored the last goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Brett Howden has scored at least one goal in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight road games.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six road appearances against the Hurricanes.
- Shea Theodore has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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.
- 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%).
Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup riding a seven game winning streak and they played very well in the second and third period in game one. The Golden Knights were 19-14-8 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes were 29-10-2 at home. Carolina struggled defensively in game one and their goaltending was below average, which is the same thing that happened in game one against Montreal. I think the Hurricanes are the better team, but Andersen has been a little shaky in the last few games. Take the over in this one.