Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jun 2026

Stanley Cup Final Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Hurricanes

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 29-10-2 at home) at Lenovo Center in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, with puck drop scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, June 2.

It’s definitely worth considering an Under 5.5 goals bet, especially at betting odds of -102. The Golden Knights and the Hurricanes could struggle to find the net enough times.

The Vegas Golden Knights enter the Stanley Cup Final on the back of a dominant 4-0 series sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

The Knights made it six consecutive wins by defeating the Avs 2-1 in Game 4 at T-Mobile Arena. Mark Stone and Cole Smith found the net, while Carter Hart delivered another strong performance in goal, stopping 20 of 21 shots for a .952 save percentage.

The Carolina Hurricanes booked their place in the Stanley Cup Final by beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Final series.

The Canes sealed the series with a dominant 6-1 victory in Game 5 at Lenovo Center. Logan Stankoven starred with three points, recording one goal and two assists, while goaltender Frederik Andersen impressed with 23 saves and a .958 save percentage.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Golden Knights have won the last two meetings between the teams, recording a 4-1 victory at T-Mobile Arena before following it up with a 6-3 success at Lenovo Center. Despite those results, the Hurricanes have won six of the previous 10 encounters.

Starting Goalies

Carter Hart (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-3-3	2.7	.891	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 24.8 shots on goal, with a 22.6% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have given up 2.0 goals from 31.1 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, with Pavel Dorofeyev recording 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 1.90 goal against average with a .939 save percentage.

The Canes have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 33.3 shots on goal, with a 9.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 1.8 goals from 20.7 shots, averaging 5.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.2%.

Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake have scored the most points on 11, with each player managing 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.60 GAA with a .917 SV%, including two shutouts.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL clash, leading us to a pick of Under 5.5 goals. There are appealing odds of -102 for an outcome which needs five or less to be scored.

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Key Golden Knights vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.

Under 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mitch Marner Over 1.5 Shots -200

Mitch Marner (Golden Knights) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -200 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Mitch Marner Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+240

First

+1450

Assists

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 1 Hurricanes

There’s the option to wager on the Golden Knights to win by a 4-1 scoreline. Odds of +1700 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Hurricanes

1-0

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+3400

2-1

Knights

+1300

Hurricanes

+1200

3-0

Knights

+3000

Hurricanes

+2000

3-1

Knights

+1600

Hurricanes

+1400

3-2

Knights

+1000

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+3000

4-1

Knights

+1700

Hurricanes

+1200

4-2

Knights

+1600

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+1100

5-0

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Knights

+3400

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Knights

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Knights

+2500

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Knights

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

6-1

Knights

+2200

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+2800

6-3

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-4

Knights

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

6-5

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-1

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+7000

7-2

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-3

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 61% chance of securing victory, Carolina Hurricanes are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -154. Vegas Golden Knights are the underdogs at +128 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -120.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Knights

+128

Hurricanes

-154

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+210

Tie

+325

Hurricanes

+102

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-204

Hurricanes -1.5

+164

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

Andrei Svechnikov is the market leader at +1250 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1250

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1250

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+210

Anytime

+1350

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+240

Anytime

+1450

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+275

Anytime

+1450

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1850

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+3500

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4000

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Cole Smith (Knights)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Nic Dowd (Knights)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-110

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-588

Player Shots

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-175

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-222

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-161

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-175

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 29.8
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 32.3
• Hits: 29.8
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 15
• Blocks: 19.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 34.4
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 6.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 35.6
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 5.4

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