Carolina vs Vegas Prediction: the Knights Will Bring Points From an Away Game

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Carolina vs Vegas, which will take place on January 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Carolina

Carolina has had a pretty smooth season up to now, but recently they've had a lot of problems. Since the start of December, the Hurricanes have made a lot of misfires and haven't been able to rack up any wins. Just the day before, they failed two bad games against the outsiders. First, it was 2-3 in overtime to Anaheim, then 2-4 ti Buffalo. Rod Brind'Amour needs to make a change if Carolina is really aiming for the Stanley Cup. They're currently fourth in the Eastern Conference standings with 55 points.

Vegas

Vegas, who've been pretty solid this season, has also had a bit of a slump. Carolina's been struggling for a while, but the Golden Knights, after nine victories, have failed three out of the last four. They only got one win (4-1 over Minnesota) and then lost to Nashville 3-5. The problems of Bruce Cassidy's team aren't that crucial, and they can get back on top of the Western Conference standings pretty quickly. Vegas is second with 61 points after 44 games, and Winnipeg is first with 65 points after 46 games.

H2H Meetings

This season, Carolina and Vegas played each other once in November 2024, and the Hurricanes were stronger (5-2).

Stats Betting

• The Knights have won in regulation time in 10 of the last 14 matches.
• Vegas Golden Knights have conceded 2 or less pucks in 14 of the last 19 matches.
• The Carolina Hurricanes have won in regulation time in 16 of the last 22 home games.
• Vegas Golden Knights scored more than 2 pucks in 18 of the last 22 away games.
• Vegas Golden Knights haven't lost in regulation time in 9 of the last 11 away games.
• They've scored more than 4 goals in 19 of their last 22 away games.

Bookmakers' Offers

The 1xbet analysts reckon Carolina team will be stronger in the next NHL meeting. You can bet on them to win in regulation time (including overtime and shootout) at odds of 1.712, and in regulation time at odds of 2.153. You can bet on the Vegas team to win (including OT and BUL) for 2.238, and on a victory in three periods for 2.993. The experts set the total at 5.5 pucks, leaning towards the TO outcome. For a bet on the total over 5.5 pucks, they're offering 1.791, and for the opposite bet, it's 2.116.

Expert Betting Tips

For the next game, we're not on the same page as the bookie, going for Vegas. The Golden Knights don't have problems like Carolina, and they've got a good shot at scoring in Raleigh. It's also worth noting that the Knights have had a day more rest than the Hurricanes. In 44 games this season, Bruce Cassidy's team has only failed in regulation time 12 times, which is the best rate in the West. We think the visitors are worth of a double chance.

Prediction:

X2 for 1.69

Team 2 Wins for 2.30

CS 2:3 for 20.00