How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 17
Published 12:36 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025
Friday’s NHL slate includes a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article 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)
- This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 26 times.
- There have been 25 Vegas games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
- The total for this game (5.5) is 1.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.31) and Golden Knights (3.41).
- This game’s over/under is 0.0 more than the 5.5 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -142
- The Hurricanes have been victorious in 24 of their 41 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (58.5%).
- When playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 21-13 record (winning 61.8% of its games).
- The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.7% in this matchup.
Golden Knights Moneyline: +120
- Vegas has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 10 times).
- The Golden Knights have won two games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in six such games).
- Vegas has a 45.5% implied probability to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Vegas 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top 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 most important offensive options for Carolina with his 44 points (one per game).
- With 32 points through 45 games (15 goals and 17 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
- Pyotr Kochetkov (16-9-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .901 for Carolina.
Golden Knights Points Leaders
- Jack Eichel has recorded 11 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 43 assists (one per game), That makes him among the leaders for Vegas with 54 total points (1.2 per game).
- Mark Stone has made a major impact for Vegas this season with 39 points, thanks to 12 goals and 27 assists.
- 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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