The contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights at 7:00 PM ET on Friday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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)

• A total of 26 Carolina games this season have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 25 of Vegas’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 1.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.31) and Golden Knights (3.41).
• The 5.5 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.0 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -142

• In the 41 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 24-17 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 21-13 record (winning 61.8% of its games).
• Based on this game’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 secured the upset five times.
• When the Golden Knights’ moneyline odds are +120 or longer, they have won two games in six opportunities.
• 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 has been critical to Carolina’s offense this season, racking up 51 points in 45 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 13 goals and 31 assists for Carolina to compile 44 total points (one per game).
• Andrei Svechnikov has created 32 points for Carolina in 45 games this season, netting a goal on 12% of his shots and recording 15 goals and 17 assists.
• 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 key offensive option for Vegas, with 54 points this season. He has recorded 11 goals and 43 assists in 43 games.
• 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’s record stands at 18-7-2 on the season, allowing 67 goals (2.5 goals against average) and amassing 630 saves with a .904 save percentage (24th in the league).

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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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