The Hurricanes will attempt to avoid dropping their third straight game when they host the Golden Knights at 7:00 p.m. ET. Given Carolina’s struggles, is Vegas the right side in tonight’s Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Vegas Golden Knights (+125) at Carolina Hurricanes (-150); o/u 6
7:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 17, 2025
Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
TV: NHL Network
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Public Betting: Bettors Backing Carolina
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 58% of bets are on the Hurricanes moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Theodore provides assist in loss to Preds
Shea Theodore provided an assist in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Predators. Theodore has six helpers and a plus-4 rating over seven contests in January. The 29-year-old defenseman is in a 13-game goal drought, but he’s hardly been quiet on offense while continuing to fill a top-four role with power-play duties. He’s up to 36 points (14 on the power play), 81 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 43 appearances. Theodore has reached the 50-point mark just once in his career, largely due to lengthy injury absences or abbreviated seasons, but he could breeze by that mark if he stays healthy in 2024-25.
Necas scores goal in loss to Sabres
Martin Necas scored a goal in Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Sabres. Necas’ tally with 3:10 left in the third period made things interesting, but the Hurricanes’ comeback push fell short. This ended a six-game goal drought for Necas, who had four assists in that span. However, the 26-year-old has just two goals and 10 points over his last 19 outings after playing well over a point-per-game pace for the first two months of the season. Overall, he has 16 goals, 51 points, 104 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-2 rating through 45 contests.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Betting Prediction
Take Carolina. Both teams have struggled. The Hurricanes have lost back-to-back games, while the Golden Knights have dropped three out of their last four contests. That said, the Hurricanes have won seven out of their last 10 games versus the Golden Knights, winning three straight games versus Vegas. The ‘Canes have also won three out of the last four meetings between these two teams in Carolina.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Prediction: CAROLINA HURRICANES -150