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
Friday’s NHL schedule features a contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.
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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)
- Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 26 times this season.
- There have been 25 Vegas games with over 5.5 goals this season.
- These two teams combine for 6.7 goals per game, 1.2200000000000006 more than the over/under for this contest.
- The 5.5 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.0 less than the over/under set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -142
- The Hurricanes have won 58.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (24-17).
- Carolina is 21-13 when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter (61.8% win percentage).
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 58.7% to win.
Golden Knights Moneyline: +120
- In 10 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Vegas has pulled off the upset five times.
- The Golden Knights have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in six chances).
- Vegas has a 45.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Vegas 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 51 points in 45 games.
- Sebastian Aho has 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- With 32 points through 45 games (15 goals and 17 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts this season.
- In 28 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (16-9-2) has given up 70 goals.
Golden Knights Points Leaders
- Vegas’ Jack Eichel has totaled 43 assists and 11 goals in 43 games, good for 54 points.
- Mark Stone’s 39 points this season, including 12 goals and 27 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Vegas.
- Vegas’ Shea Theodore has 36 points (four goals, 32 assists) this season.
- Adin Hill has an 18-7-2 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (24th in the league). In 27 games, he has 630 saves, and has given up 67 goals (2.5 goals against average).
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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