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Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/17/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Vegas-Carolina game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Hurricanes' chance of winning is 56%, while the Golden Knights' is 44%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Golden Knights vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights at Lenovo Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vegas vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 56% chance of defeating the Golden Knights.
According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-210) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | o5.5 (-122) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 37.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 5.5% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.5% |
| William Karlsson | 4.3% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 7.9% |
| Sebastian Aho | 7.0% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 28.3% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 24.2% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 21.9% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 37.8% |
| Sebastian Aho | 34.2% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 28.9% |
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Golden Knights on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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