NHL Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-12-3) look to get even against the Carolina Hurricanes (26-16-3) on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes are favored to win again with a moneyline at -155 (MyBookie).

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Golden Knights need to get back on the winning side, as they have gone 2-3 over their last five games. Their latest battle was a 5-3 defeat against the Nashville Predators on the road.

Pavel Dorofeyev recorded the hat trick by scoring all three of the Golden Knights’ goals. The Predators took a commanding 4-0 lead midway through the second period before Dorofeyev started adding goals. This matchup was within reach in the third period by a goal, but the Predators were able to counter one last time with a goal to end it.

The Predators had an aggressive approach with just 23 shot attempts, as Ilya Samsonov had a difficult time defending for the Golden Knights with a save percentage at .818. The defense has to do a better job, especially against teams that have not been consistent.

The Golden Knights are putting up 3.41 goals and 30.7 shot attempts per matchup. Defensively they are holding teams to 2.68 goals and 27.0 shot attempts per battle. This spread is slightly more appealing than what the Hurricanes are offering.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Hurricanes have lost their last two games and are now 2-3 over their last five. Their most recent loss was on the road in a 4-2 performance against the Buffalo Sabres.

They were down 3-0 heading into the third period before being able to get some goals on the board with Jaccob Slavin and Martin Necas. This looked more respectable as the third period went on, but the Sabres were able to push ahead with another goal.

The Sabres took 24 shots while the Hurricanes aggressively went after goals with 37 shots. This same mentality could be good, but they must find better opportunities to add more goals each game.

The Hurricanes are getting up 3.34 goals and 31.8 shot attempts per game. Their defense has given up 2.75 goals and 25.0 shot attempts per battle, offering a solid margin of error.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes betting odds, which currently show the Hurricanes as slight contenders to win. The Golden Knights are 11-6-3 on the road, while the Hurricanes are strong at home with a 17-5-1 record.

The Hurricanes won on the road the last time they battled the Golden Knights in November, with a final score of 5-2. Both teams have struggled lately, but the Hurricanes are appealing to get back on track at home.

Final Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -155