Stanley Cup Final: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 3 Prediction & Player Props

Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are set for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

After Vegas took Game 1 by a score of 5-4, Carolina evened up the series with a 4-3 overtime win in Game 2. Carolina trailed 2-0 halfway through the third period, but was able to mount an impressive comeback that culminated in Seth Jarvis potting the game winner in overtime.

The first two games of this Stanley Cup series have provided an extreme amount of entertainment, and with the series tied 1-1, Game 3 is sure to deliver plenty of fireworks. Puck drop is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET.

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 3 betting picks and predictions

Golden Knights ML (-110)

After putting forth a pair of solid efforts in Raleigh, the Golden Knights return home to host Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Despite a heartbreaking loss in Game 2, Vegas should still enter this matchup with plenty of confidence.

Through two games of this series, Vegas has been the better team. The Golden Knights have controlled puck possession, been more defensively-structured, and forced the Hurricanes out of their comfort zone.

The key for Vegas will be to continue their defensive-focused style of play. Specifically, Vegas’ shot-blocking ability has served them well in this series. The Golden Knights blocked 16 shots in Game 1, and then racked up a whopping 25 blocked shots in Game 2. Carolina had just 11. That kind of defensive mentality has served Vegas well ever since John Tortorella took over, playing a significant role in Vegas’ 20-5-1 record with him behind the bench.

It is also worth mentioning that home ice advantage figures to aid Vegas’ efforts as well. The Golden Knights are 6-2 at T-Mobile Arena in the postseason, and the home crowd figures to create a raucous atmosphere.

Under 5.5 (+105)

The first two games of this series have both been high-flying offensive shows that have gone over the total. However, it would be a bit surprising to see that trend continue in Game 3.

At their core, both the Golden Knights and Hurricanes are defense-focused teams. Carolina’s bread and butter under Rod Brind’Amour has been a game of physicality, puck possession, and wearing the opponent down.

Vegas takes a similar approach under Tortorella, with the Vegas head coach famously preaching that shot-blocking is not optional. Given the high amount of goals scored over Games 1 and 2 in Raleigh, look for both coaches to make the necessary adjustments to limit the opposition’s scoring attack.

The Golden Knights are allowing just 2.38 goals per game at home in the postseason, and their penalty kill is operating at a strong 96.0% clip. After allowing a pair of power play goals in Game 2, including Jarvis’ game-winner, Vegas should be more defensively stout in this Game 3 matchup.

With a total of 5.5, look to the under.

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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 3 odds

Hurricanes	-110
Golden Knights	-110
Puck Line	CAR Hurricanes -1.5
Total	O/U 5.5

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 3 player props

Anytime goalscorer

Andrei Svechnikov (CAR Hurricanes)	+220
Seth Jarvis (CAR Hurricanes)	+235
Logan Stankoven (CAR Hurricanes)	+255
Jack Eichel (VGS Golden Knights)	+200
Pavel Dorofeyev (VGS Golden Knights)	+200
Mitchell Marner (VGS Golden Knights)	+205

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