Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Jun 2

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
(AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
  • The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Golden Knights
  • Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Vegas Golden Knights visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Jun. 2 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+13.15 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+13.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games (+9.25 Units / 55% ROI)

Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Golden Knights are 44-54 against the spread this NHL season (-0.8 Units / -0.64% ROI).

  • Golden Knights are 51-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.25 Units /-8.73% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 45-47 when betting the Over for -6.65 Units / -6.11% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 47-45 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units /-1.76% ROI

Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Hurricanes are 40-55 against the spread this NHL season (-5.15 Units /-4.75% ROI).

  • Hurricanes are 65-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.35 Units / 9.76% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 47-47 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -5.07% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 47-47 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units / -3.61% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Golden Knights

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) +190
Seth Jarvis (CAR) +210
Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) +210
Jack Eichel (Veg) +225
Mitch Marner (VEG) +240
Logan Stankoven (CAR) +240

Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Golden Knights

Player Name Over Under
Jordan Staal (CAR) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Jaccob Slavin (CAR) 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Mark Stone (VEG) 0.5 -135 0.5 +100
Jack Eichel (VEG) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
K'Andre Miller (CAR) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165

Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Golden Knights

Player Name Over Under
Jordan Staal (CAR) 1.5 +115 1.5 -160
Jaccob Slavin (CAR) 1.5 +115 1.5 -155
Mark Stone (VEG) 1.5 -125 1.5 -105
Jack Eichel (VEG) 2.5 -110 2.5 -120
K'Andre Miller (CAR) 1.5 +125 1.5 -165

Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes

The Golden Knights are 121-100 (.548) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights were 34-20 (.630) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533

The Golden Knights are 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165

Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights

The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 51-28 (.646) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 47-21 (.691) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights have 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2

The Golden Knights have 6 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights had 15.4 slot shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Hurricanes have 260 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have recorded 35.2 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8

The Hurricanes have averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08

The Hurricanes have 227 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have a .783 slot save percentage in the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831

The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%


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