The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights face off with the Hurricanes at home, continuing a recent strong form. Both teams have solid records early in the 2025 season, with the Hurricanes unbeaten in their last five games and the Golden Knights showing competitive form but recent losses.
Key Factors to Consider
Carolina Hurricanes are 6-2-0 with a 5-0 winning streak; Vegas Golden Knights are 5-1-3 but lost recent two away games. Hurricanes have strong offensive and defensive balance lately.
Recent H2H shows Golden Knights winning 4-1 on Oct 20, but the Hurricanes dominated the following games with better recent form and home advantage.
Key injuries for Vegas include goalie Adin Hill (lower body, day-to-day), Pavel Dorofeyev (lower body, day-to-day), and defensive Maxwell Crozier (out). Carolina has day-to-day status on Noah Hanifin (undisclosed), but no major titles confirmed missing.
Home ice advantage favors the Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Travel fatigue may impact Vegas after recent road losses. Betting public heavily favors Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes remain highly motivated to maintain their unbeaten streak and improve home dominance. The Golden Knights seek to rebound from recent losses and prove resilience on the road.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
home: -136, away: +110
Carolina Hurricanes
★★★★☆ 72%
Spread
home_-1.5: -132, away_+1.5: +110
Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
over_5.5: +105, under_5.5: -125
Over 5.5 goals
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Carolina Hurricanes 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
N/A
🔥 Best Value Pick: Carolina Hurricanes at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Carolina Hurricanes to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 puck line spread, and for the total goals to go over 5.5
Predicted Score: Carolina Hurricanes 4 – 2 Vegas Golden Knights
The matchup features the strong start of the Vegas Golden Knights (5-0-2) against the Florida Panthers (4-5) playing at home. Vegas has shown consistent offense and solid goaltending, while Florida has struggled defensively in recent games but retains scoring threats.
Key Factors to Consider
Vegas is unbeaten in their last 7 games (5 wins, 2 OT), showing efficient scoring and strong defense with goalie Akira Schmid in form. Florida has lost recent matches including a 5-3 home loss, with defensive issues evident.
Recent meetings favored Vegas, notably a 4-1 win over Carolina and previous success covering spreads. Historically Vegas holds a slight edge in H2H results against Florida.
No significant injuries reported for either team affecting key players. Both lineups are near full strength.
Game at Florida’s home arena but Vegas’s superior away record (2-0-1) and recent form neutralize home advantage. Both teams have a strong motivation to secure early season positioning.
Vegas aims to extend unbeaten streak and establish dominance in the Pacific division; Florida is motivated to improve after slow start and leverage home crowd support.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Florida Panthers: -109, Vegas Golden Knights: -114
Vegas Golden Knights
★★★★☆ 70%
Spread
Florida Panthers +1.5: -278, Vegas Golden Knights -1.5: +215
Vegas Golden Knights -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
over 6: -107, under 6: -115
Over 6 goals
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Vegas Golden Knights 3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 6 12%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 6 at 12% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 13.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Vegas Golden Knights to win outright due to superior form, goaltending, and effective offense.
Predicted Score: Vegas Golden Knights 4 – Florida Panthers 3
A highly competitive NHL matchup featuring undefeated teams early in the season: Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-2) at home against Carolina Hurricanes (5-0). Both teams have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, with Carolina averaging 4.6 goals per game and Vegas playing solidly both home and away.
Key Factors to Consider
Carolina leads Metro division with a perfect 5-0 record, showing an average of 4.6 goals/game and strong special teams; Vegas is undefeated in regulation (4-0-2), competitive at home, with recent dominant wins including a 6-1 victory.
Both teams have been competitive in recent seasons with Vegas holding slight edge in home matches, but Carolina's current unbeaten away record and momentum make this matchup evenly poised.
No major injuries reported for either team; both lineups largely healthy and full strength, contributing to expected high-level competition.
Game played at Vegas’ home arena with no significant travel or external disruptions; motivation high as both teams remain undefeated early in the season aiming to solidify standings.
Both teams highly motivated to maintain unbeaten streaks; Carolina slightly favored by momentum with perfect road record, while Vegas aims to defend home advantage strongly.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Carolina -103, Vegas -121
Carolina Hurricanes
★★★☆☆ 62%
Spread
Carolina +1.5 -265, Vegas -1.5 +200
Vegas Golden Knights -1.5
★★★☆☆ 58%
Over/under
Over 6 -120, Under 6 -105
Over 6
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Carolina Hurricanes 12%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 6 14%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 6 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Carolina Hurricanes win on moneyline; Vegas Golden Knights cover the spread (-1.5); total goals over 6
Predicted Score: Carolina Hurricanes 4 – 5 Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights host the Calgary Flames in an NHL matchup where Vegas enters undefeated with a 3-0-2 record and Calgary struggles with a 1-4 record, including four consecutive losses. Vegas shows strong home form and offensive firepower, while Calgary faces issues with scoring and defense.
Key Factors to Consider
Vegas is undefeated with solid recent form, having scored in high volumes including a recent 6-5 win over Boston, while Calgary has lost four straight games, scoring two or fewer goals in each and struggling defensively.
Recent meetings favor Vegas, including a 4-2 victory in the last encounter, reflecting their dominance over Calgary in key matchups.
No significant injuries reported on either side impacting starting goalies or key offensive players; Vegas starts Akira Schmid (3-0-0), Calgary starts Dustin Wolf (1-3-0).
Vegas benefits from playing at home (T-Mobile Arena), with Calgary on the second consecutive road game, potentially impacting stamina and performance.
Vegas is motivated to maintain an undefeated record and capitalize on home advantage, while Calgary aims to break a four-game losing streak under pressure.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Vegas -245 / Calgary +200
Vegas Golden Knights
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Vegas -1.5 +105 / Calgary +1.5 -125
Vegas Golden Knights -1.5
★★★☆☆ 68%
Over/under
Over 6.5 +110 / Under 6.5 -130
Under 6.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Vegas Golden Knights -0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 6.5 3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 6.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Vegas Golden Knights moneyline win
Predicted Score: Vegas Golden Knights 4 – 2 Calgary Flames
The Vegas Golden Knights (1-0-2) face the Calgary Flames (1-2) in a matchup where Vegas is favored due to their stronger recent performances and lineup depth.
Key Factors to Consider
Vegas Golden Knights have shown consistency in their initial games, while Calgary Flames have struggled with only one win in three games.
Historically, both teams have competitive matchups, but recent form suggests Vegas has the edge.
No significant injury updates have been noted for this matchup.
The game is played at Scotiabank Saddledome, but Vegas's away record is strong.
Calgary is highly motivated to secure a home win, but their recent form may hinder this.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Calgary Flames: +140, Vegas Golden Knights: -166
Vegas Golden Knights
★★★★☆ 74%
Spread
Calgary Flames: +1.5 -192, Vegas Golden Knights: -1.5 160
Calgary Flames +1.5
★★★☆☆ 62%
Over/under
Over: 5.5 -130, Under: 5.5 110
Over 5.5
★★★☆☆ 58%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Vegas Golden Knights -10%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 5.5 -8%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 5.5 at -8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Vegas Golden Knights are predicted to win due to their recent performance and depth.
Predicted Score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Calgary Flames 2