Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 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 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas leads the series 1-0.

Let’s shoot for Over 5.5 to be scored when the Golden Knights and the Hurricanes clash. There’s an appealing -132 available which can be snapped up.

The Golden Knights took an early series lead on Tuesday night, defeating the Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 at Lenovo Center.

The Knights scored five goals from 23 shots on net, with Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev, William Karlsson, Brett Howden and Tomas Hertl all finding the back of the net. The Canes generated 27 shots on goal, with Nikolaj Ehlers leading the way with two goals, while Shayne Gostisbehere and Jordan Staal also got on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

There has been little to separate these teams lately, with each side recording five wins from the last 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 3.7 goals from 24.9 shots on goal, with a 23.3% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.3 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Shea Theodore racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.20 goal against average with a .927 save percentage.

The Canes have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 33.0 shots on goal, with a 8.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 20.3 shots, averaging 5.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.1%.

The top points scorer is Jackson Blake with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next best after having 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.88 GAA with a .901 SV%, including two shutouts.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

This Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting the net to be found on a frequent basis and that leads us to an Overs pick on the goal line. Let’s grab the -132 that this outcome happens in the NHL encounter.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Golden Knights vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Eichel Over 0.5 Assists -141

Jack Eichel (Golden Knights) has finished with one assist or more in 3 straight games on the road. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -141 when it comes to a Player Assists bet which looks like a value pick.

Latest Jack Eichel Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+220

First

+1350

Assists

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 3 Hurricanes

The Golden Knights are available at +1200 to secure a 4-3 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Hurricanes

1-0

Knights

+4500

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Knights

+4500

Hurricanes

+3500

2-1

Knights

+1400

Hurricanes

+1200

3-0

Knights

+3500

Hurricanes

+2000

3-1

Knights

+1700

Hurricanes

+1400

3-2

Knights

+1050

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Knights

+1800

Hurricanes

+1200

4-2

Knights

+1700

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Knights

+1200

Hurricanes

+4500

5-1

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Knights

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Knights

+2500

Hurricanes

+1800

5-4

Knights

+2200

Hurricanes

+1600

6-1

Knights

+2200

Hurricanes

+3500

6-2

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-3

Knights

+4000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Knights

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-1

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-2

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-4

Knights

+5000

Hurricanes

+6000

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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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -164 about them triumphing means a 62% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Vegas Golden Knights are least likely to win at +136.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -132.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Knights

+136

Hurricanes

-164

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+225

Tie

+320

Hurricanes

-103

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-204

Hurricanes -1.5

+164

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Andrei Svechnikov is the First Goalscorer favorite at +1200. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +190.

Player Goals

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1350

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+210

Anytime

+1350

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+220

Anytime

+1350

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+240

Anytime

+1450

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+4500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Nic Dowd (Knights)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Cole Smith (Knights)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Shea Theodore (Knights)

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

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Rasmus Andersson (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

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-588

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+500

Under 0.5

-909

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+500

Under 0.5

-909

Player Shots

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-233

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-175

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-120

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-189

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+160

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 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 4 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 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 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 3.70 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.10 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 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 2.10 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: 0.7
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 30.7
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 32.5
• Hits: 31
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 19.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 33.7
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 6.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 33.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 36.3
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 5.6

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