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 worth considering Under 5.5 goals at odds of -102. Both teams have been trending toward low-scoring games recently and Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final could bring a cagey start to the series. With neither side wanting to give much away early, defensive discipline and strong goaltending could keep scoring chances at a premium.

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 (Confirmed)

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 (Confirmed)

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

Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

From our key game prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a same game parlay tailored for value — our Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes picks covers it all.

Game Prediction

Under 5.5 goals is our preferred play for this matchup. With both teams excelling defensively and Game 1 likely to be a cautious affair, odds of -102 offer value on five goals or fewer being 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 2 of the last 3 Golden Knights 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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 1 Hurricanes

A 4-1 Knights win is an option worth considering. This correct score bet is priced at +1800 and could appeal to bettors anticipating a controlled Vegas victory.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Hurricanes

1-0

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+4000

2-0

Knights

+3500

Hurricanes

+3000

2-1

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+1200

3-0

Knights

+2800

Hurricanes

+2200

3-1

Knights

+1600

Hurricanes

+1400

3-2

Knights

+950

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Knights

+1800

Hurricanes

+1200

4-2

Knights

+1600

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+5500

5-1

Knights

+3500

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Knights

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

5-3

Knights

+2500

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Knights

+2000

Hurricanes

+1800

6-1

Knights

+2000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+2800

6-3

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-4

Knights

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

6-5

Knights

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-1

Knights

+6000

Hurricanes

+7000

7-2

Knights

+6000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-3

Knights

+6000

Hurricanes

+6600

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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 62% chance of winning, the Carolina Hurricanes are favored to take Game 1, with sportsbooks pricing them at -161. The Vegas Golden Knights are the underdogs at +134 and are considered less 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 -118.

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

+134

Hurricanes

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+205

Tie

+310

Hurricanes

+108

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-196

Hurricanes -1.5

+158

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

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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

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.10 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 34.8
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 32.5
• Hits: 31.8
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 21.5
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 35
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 6.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 38.8
• Giveaways: 18.7
• Takeaways: 5.5

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