How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 17
Published 12:43 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025
If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.
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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 26 times.
- This season, 25 of Vegas’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- The Hurricanes score 3.31 goals per game, compared to the Golden Knights’ average of 3.41, adding up to 1.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
- The 5.5 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.0 less than the total set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -142
- In the 41 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 24-17 in those games.
- Carolina is 21-13 (winning 61.8% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
- Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 58.7% to win.
Golden Knights Moneyline: +120
- In Vegas’ 10 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has five wins.
- The Golden Knights have won two games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in six such games).
- Vegas’ implied probability to win is 45.5% based on its moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Vegas 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- With 16 goals and 35 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (51 points).
- Sebastian Aho has 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- With 32 points through 45 games (15 goals and 17 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
- In the 28 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .901, 37th in the league.
Golden Knights Points Leaders
- Jack Eichel is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 54 points (1.2 per game). He has recorded 11 goals and 43 assists in 43 games (playing 20:24 per game).
- Mark Stone has made a big impact for Vegas this season with 39 points, thanks to 12 goals and 27 assists.
- Shea Theodore has four goals and 32 assists, for a season point total of 36.
- Vegas’ Adin Hill is 18-7-2 this season, collecting 630 saves and allowing 67 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (24th in the league).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Canucks | W 2-0 | Home | -175 |
| 1/12/2025 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Home | -513 |
| 1/15/2025 | Sabres | L 4-2 | Away | -190 |
| 1/17/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | -142 |
| 1/20/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
| 1/21/2025 | Stars | – | Away | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Blue Jackets | – | Home | – |
Golden Knights’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home | -155 |
| 1/12/2025 | Wild | W 4-1 | Home | -207 |
| 1/14/2025 | Predators | L 5-3 | Away | -132 |
| 1/17/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Away | +120 |
| 1/18/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
| 1/20/2025 | Blues | – | Home | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Blues | – | Away | – |
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Carolina vs. Vegas Game Info
- Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
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