Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions October 28th 2025

Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Lenovo Center. Carolina returns home after a two-week road trip, while Vegas closes a three-game swing through the Southeast. Both teams sit near the top of their respective divisions and are looking to build consistency early in the season.

Line Movement and Odds

Carolina opened as a -140 favorite, with the Golden Knights listed at +118. The total sits at 6.0 goals. Bettors have leaned toward the over after Vegas’ strong offensive numbers on the road.

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Vegas Golden Knights Outlook

Vegas enters Raleigh at 5-2-3 after dropping consecutive games in Florida and Tampa Bay. Despite the setbacks, the Golden Knights remain one of the most balanced teams in the West, ranking top ten in goals scored and power-play efficiency.

Jack Eichel leads the way with 16 points (six goals, ten assists) through nine games, averaging nearly two points per contest. The forward group also features Mitchell Marner and Ivan Barbashev, while Tomas Hertl adds depth down the middle. Vegas’ offense has produced 31 goals (7th in the league) and nine power-play tallies (3rd overall).

Defensively, coach Bruce Cassidy’s team continues to focus on discipline and puck management after allowing four power-play goals over the last two outings. Cassidy praised the group’s response against Tampa, noting the importance of “finding our game back” and avoiding penalties.

Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report

• Trevor Connelly – out (lower body)
• Jakub Demek – out (undisclosed)
• Jordan Gustafson – out (undisclosed)
• Noah Hanifin – out (undisclosed)
• Adin Hill – out (lower body)
• Alex Pietrangelo – out (personal)
• Mark Stone – out (wrist)

Carolina Hurricanes Outlook

Carolina returns home after a 4-2-0 road trip that came with mounting injuries. Despite a strong 6-2 record, the Hurricanes have seen their depth tested with multiple call-ups from AHL Chicago.

Sebastian Aho continues to pace the attack with 10 points, while Seth Jarvis leads the team with 11. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has been steady, posting four wins with a .928 save percentage. Carolina ranks second in goals allowed (21) and eighth in total goals scored (30), showing balance despite the lineup shuffling.

Coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledged the challenge of integrating new faces but emphasized maintaining the team’s pace and structure. Special teams remain a focus as the Hurricanes look to reignite their power play after a quiet stretch on the road.

Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report

• William Carrier – out (lower body)
• Shayne Gostisbehere – out (lower body)
• Pyotr Kochetkov – out (undisclosed)
• K’Andre Miller – doubtful (lower body)
• Eric Robinson – out (upper body)
• Jaccob Slavin – out (undisclosed)

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

This game could hinge on whether Carolina’s injury-depleted blue line can contain Jack Eichel. The Hurricanes’ forecheck will look to pin Vegas deep and protect Frederik Andersen from heavy zone time. On the other side, Vegas’ power play could exploit Carolina’s thin defensive corps if the Hurricanes can’t stay out of the box.

The Golden Knights’ transition game will challenge Carolina’s pace, but home-ice energy and defensive discipline could tilt momentum back toward the Hurricanes.

Best Bets and Prediction

Both teams are capable of lighting the lamp, but Carolina’s home advantage and Andersen’s reliability in net provide a slight edge. Expect a close, fast-paced contest with both goaltenders tested early.

Projected Score: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3
Best Bet: Hurricanes Moneyline (-140)
Secondary Lean: Over 6.0 goals (-110)

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