Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 6/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-115) Golden Knights (-105)

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) are headed to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday where they will play the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Vegas leads 2-1. The moneyline on this matchup has the Hurricanes at -115 and the Golden Knights are coming in at -105. The total has been set at 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 3 in double overtime by a score of 5-4. They made a ferocious comeback in the 3rd period after trailing 4-0, but couldn't find the net in either overtime. The Hurricanes had a good offensive performance in the loss. In the outing, they converted 4 out of the 33 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to score 1 goal. Carolina compiled 4 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 231 power play opportunities (20th in hockey) and have earned 45 goals in those chances. The Hurricanes so far have had 1,961 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .880. Carolina has tried 2,637 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. When at even strength, the Hurricanes let the opposition score 191 goals while notching 231 of their own. Carolina comes into tonight with 241 power play opportunities and they have added 60 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 24.90%. For the season, they have scored 113 points and their points percentage comes in at .689. Regarding their scoring, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 291 goals (2nd in pro hockey) on the year and have conceded 236.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Frederik Andersen. The opposition has been able to score 1,380 goals against Andersen in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.57. Andersen has been in goal for 552 contests during his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .913 for his 27,489 mins on the ice. He has earned a mark of 324-149-58 and he has gotten the start in 538 games. In his professional hockey career, Andersen has accounted for 301 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .559. Andersen has seen 15,856 shots taken against him and he has 14,476 saves.

Vegas nearly had a historic collapse in Game 3, but they were able to escape in double overtime to take the series lead. They had 2 power play chances in this outing and netted 1 out of those chances. The Golden Knights recorded 5 goals of the 35 shots on goal they pursued.

For the year, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 264 goals, 95 points, as well as a points percentage of .579. They have permitted 242 goals to be scored by of a combination of 204 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they were shorthanded. The Golden Knights have scored 206 goals at even strength and 58 goals (6th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 237 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.47%. Vegas has taken 2,377 shots (8th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 11.11%, while allowing the opposition 1,999 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.37% on their opponents 204 power play chances, and their save percentage is 87.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Carter Hart defending the goal. He has recorded 6,381 stops out of 7,052 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .905. Hart has compiled a career mark of 107-96-32 and has played in 245 games. He has been a starter 236 games and has been on the ice for 12,073 minutes. Hart's quality start percentage sits at 49.6% and he has 117 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.84 goals per contest and he has relinquished 671 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Vegas (-105)

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