The Carolina Hurricanes (5-0-0) and Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-2) square off Monday. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Hurricanes won both meetings last season
The Hurricanes stayed perfect on the season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win Saturday against the LA Kings. Carolina covered as a -128 road favorite as the Over (6) cashed. C Jordan Staal led the way with 2 goals while C Seth Jarvis scored the overtime game-winner.
The Golden Knights continued their strong start with a 6-1 rout of the Calgary Flames Saturday night, extending their win streak to 3 and staying unbeaten in regulation. Vegas covered as a -232 home favorite with the Over (6) hitting. RW Mark Stone and RW Mitch Marner each scored twice, while C Jack Eichel dished out 4 assists in the victory.
Hurricanes at Golden Knights odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:35 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Golden Knights -115 (bet $115 to win $100)Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (-220) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-275)Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)Hurricanes at Golden Knights projected goalies
Frederik Andersen (3-0-0, 2.27 GAA, .899 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (1-0-2, 2.86 GAA, .882 SV%)
Andersen stayed unbeaten with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night, stopping 23 of 24 shots for a stellar .958 SV%. The veteran netminder last faced the Golden Knights on March 11, 2023, when he allowed 3 goals on 23 shots in a 4-0 loss.
Hill earned his first win of the season Saturday night, stopping 26 of 27 shots for a .973 SV% in Vegas’ 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Hill last faced Carolina on Jan. 17, when he allowed 3 goals on 28 shots in a 4-1 loss.
Hurricanes at Golden Knights picks and predictionsPrediction
Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 2
BET HURRICANES (-105).
The Hurricanes enter Monday’s matchup as the NHL’s lone undefeated team in regulation, having won with a balance of offensive firepower and defensive discipline. Carolina has dominated the series against Vegas, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings, and looks poised to extend that trend.
The Hurricanes boast the league’s second-best offense, averaging 4.6 goals per game, while allowing only 2.2 GPG, showcasing efficiency on both ends of the ice. Meanwhile, they face a Golden Knights team that’s struggled on the penalty kill (66.7%, 30th NHL), Carolina should find opportunities with the man advantage.
If the Hurricanes maintain puck control and stay disciplined, their transition game and defensive structure should wear down Vegas. Back Carolina to stay perfect — their momentum, depth, and structure make them the smart play.
PASS.
No way I’m going to mess with the puck line in such a tough game between 2 top tier squads in the NHL, so I’ll keep my bet to the moneyline.
PASS.
This matchup between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights is tough to call — and frankly, I’m not getting a great betting vibe from it. My first instinct was to lean Under, considering both teams’ defensive strength, but each has the firepower to blow past the total. Over their last 10 meetings, the total has gone 5-4-1. Vegas is 5-3-2 in its last 10 against the number, while Carolina sits 2-2 in its last 4. Best advice: stick to the moneyline.
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