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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet on Friday night in the NHL. These teams don’t see each other often as they are from different conferences, but as two of the elite teams in the league, we can expect some fireworks.

These two met back in November when Vegas was bested 5-2 on their home ice, which is likely a tough loss the Golden Knights still remember.

They will be looking for revenge in this one, and to get you set for the game, here are our Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes picks and predictions.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes betting picks and predictions

Vegas Golden Knights ML (+125)

As per usual, Vegas is a constant threat whether they are playing one of the best teams in the league, or one of the bottomfeeders. Carolina is also strong, but I am giving this one to Vegas who has shown to be more consistent.

Vegas has won roughly 10% more games than Carolina has, and the Hurricanes have lost two straight games to weaker teams. That shows they are not necessarily firing on all cylinders.

The Golden Knights’ lead in the Pacific Division has been wiped away after the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night to tie them in points. This is a crucial fact that Vegas is aware of, and one that they will look to rectify in this game.

Regardless of outcome, it will be a hard-fought battle between two teams with genuine Stanley Cup aspirations, but the Golden Knights are equipped with far more firepower and depth that will lead them to victory in this game.

Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots (+140)

Pavel Dorofeyev has been a key forward for Vegas this season, as he already has 19 goals in 44 games. Furthermore, he is on a hot streak with five goals and nine shots in the last two games. He is clearly an important offensive piece that should continue to have his chances on Friday night.

It is his fourth year in the NHL and as a 24-year-old, Dorofeyev will be pushing hard to continue his current momentum, especially when playing an elite opponent in what should be a close game.

Over 6.0 (-105)

The offensive production from these teams has been top notch this season. The Golden Knights currently rank fourth-best in goals per game (3.4), while the Hurricanes are not far behind at seventh-best. 

When looking up and down the lineups and seeing names like Jack Eichel, Sebastian Aho, Mark Stone, and Martin Necas, it is no surprise that these dominant teams have an offense among the league’s best.

They have both been strong on the other end of the puck as well, but not to the extent of the goal production. Therefore high-flying, back and forth action is expected to take over this game, generating lots of goals for each side.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds

Vegas Golden Knights

+125 ML

Carolina Hurricanes

-150 ML

Puck Line

CAR Hurricanes -1.5

Total

O/U 6.0

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Sebastian Aho (CAR Hurricanes)

+165

Seth Jarvis (CAR Hurricanes)

+210

Jack Eichel (VGS Golden Knights)

+210

Andrei Svechnikov (CAR Hurricanes)

+225

Martin Necas (CAR Hurricanes)

+225

Mark Stone (VGS Golden Knights)

+230

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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