The Carolina Hurricanes will return to Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Tuesday to face the Vegas Golden Knights. After a six-game road trip, the Canes are eager to defend their home ice against a Vegas team that has already handed them a loss this season. Before the puck drops in Raleigh, continue reading to get my Golden Knights vs Hurricanes prediction.
Our Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Pick
- Pick: Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline
- Confidence: 3/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
Recent Form
- Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-3): The Golden Knights are coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They have lost two games in a row on the road going into this matchup. Despite those losses, they have been strong defensively, allowing an average of 2.67 goals per game.
- Carolina Hurricanes (6-2-0): The Hurricanes suffered a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in their last game. They have been averaging 3.75 goals per game and have given up 2.75 goals per game.
Goaltending
- Vegas: Akira Schmid has been solid in net, boasting a 4-1-0 record with a 2.67 GAA and .896 SV%.
- Carolina: Frederik Andersen has a 4-1-0 record with a 2.72 GAA and .901 SV%.
Key Skaters
- Vegas: Jack Eichel leads the team with 16 points (6 goals, 10 assists).
- Carolina: Seth Jarvis has been a standout for the Canes, scoring four game-winning goals in the first five games of the season. He leads Carolina with seven goals on the year.
Best Player Props
| Player | Stat |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | Anytime Goal Scorer |
| Seth Jarvis | Anytime Assist |
| Frederik Andersen | Under 2.5 Goals Allowed |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Puckline Trends:
- Carolina has covered the puckline in five of their eight games.
- Vegas has covered the puckline in four of their first nine games.
- Over/Under Trends:
- The total has gone over in four of Carolina’s first eight games.
- The total has gone over in four of Vegas’ first nine games.
- Head-to-Head: Vegas defeated Carolina 4-1 in their first meeting of the season on October 20, 2025.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Model Projection
- Score Projection: Carolina 3 – Vegas 2
- Win Probability: Carolina 55%, Vegas 45%
Final Thoughts
The Hurricanes are eager to avenge their earlier loss to the Golden Knights and capitalize on their home-ice advantage here. With a potent offense led by Seth Jarvis and a solid goaltender in Frederik Andersen, Carolina has the tools to secure a victory. The Golden Knights have dropped two straight games on the road going into tonight. They should lose a third straight game on the road here against a Hurricanes team that has yet to lose on home ice this season.
