How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 17
Published 12:39 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025
Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Friday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this contest.
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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 combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 26 times this season.
- In Vegas’ 44 games this season, 25 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 5.5.
- 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.
- These two teams concede a combined 5.5 goals per game, 0.0 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -142
- The Hurricanes are 24-17 this season when favored on the moneyline.
- Carolina is 21-13 when it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter (61.8% win percentage).
- The Hurricanes have a 58.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.
Golden Knights Moneyline: +120
- In Vegas’ 10 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has five wins.
- The Golden Knights have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in six chances).
- Vegas’ implied probability to win is 45.5% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Vegas 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 51 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15.1%.
- With 13 goals and 31 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 44 points (one per game).
- Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov’s 44 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
- In 28 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (16-9-2) has allowed 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 is a key contributor for Vegas, with 39 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and provided 27 assists in 30 contests.
- Shea Theodore has four goals and 32 assists for Carolina.
- Adin Hill’s record stands at 18-7-2 on the season, giving up 67 goals (2.5 goals against average) and compiling 630 saves 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
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
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