Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Vegas Golden Knights face the Carolina Hurricanes with both teams heading in opposite directions this season. The Golden Knights have a 21-6-5 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games, they have the best record in the Pacific Division. The Hurricanes have a 16-12-3 record and with only three wins in their last 10 games, they have fallen to fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. the Golden Knights look to remain near the top of the Western Conference while the Hurricanes look to rebound in the Eastern Conference and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Hurricanes hope the defense improves
The Golden Knights are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.41 goals per game with 30 goals in the last six games. Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and William Karlsson have scored 38 goals and 59 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, and Ivan Barbashev have combined for 29 goals and 29 assists while defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Brayden McNabb have added three goals and 23 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has also played well, allowing 2.50 goals per game. Alex Pietrangelo and Brayden McNabb have combined for 4.0 defensive point shares and 170 blocked shots while Nicolas Hague, Ben Hutton, and Kaedan Korczak have combined for 3.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Adin Hill has been remarkable with a .933 save percentage and a 1.93 goals-against average on 406 shots with 12.1 goals saved above average.
Golden Knights are led by great offense
The Hurricanes are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.19 goals per game. Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas, and Seth Jarvis have scored 31 goals and 41 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Teuvo Teravainen, Seth Jarvis, and Michael Bunting have combined for 26 goals and 31 assists while defensemen Brady Skjei and Jaccob Slavin have added eight goals and 27 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.19 goals per game including eight goals in the last two games. Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns have combined for 4.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the defensive unit has struggled, allowing opponents to carry the puck into the offensive zone and easily find open shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Pyotr Kotchetkov has struggled with a .894 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average on 330 shots with -3.2 goals saved above average.
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Best Bets for this Game
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The Hurricanes are looking to step up on their home ice but the Golden Knights have been the team to beat in the Western Conference and look to take over this game. The Golden Knights, who average 3.41 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Hurricanes, who allow 3.19 goals per game, with Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Golden Knights, who allow only 2.50 goals per game, should limit the Hurricanes offense with Alex Pietrangelo, Brayden McNabb, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Adin Hill to make plenty of big saves. The Golden Knights should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Golden Knights money line as road Underdogs.
Prediction: Golden Knights (+110)
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Both teams have great offenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both forward units stepping up and finding the back of the net throughout the game. The Hurricanes, who average 3.19 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with cross-ice and centering passes. The Golden Knights, who have scored 30 goals in the last six games, should run up the score against the Hurricanes, who have allowed eight goals in the last two games, with Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, William Karlsson, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Brayden McNabb and Alex Pietrangelo pick apart the Hurricanes defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
Prediction: Over 6
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