Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final comes to us live from Lenovo Center in Raleigh tonight, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 2-2.
Our NHL experts have a bevy of NHL picks and Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes predictions for you to sink your teeth into ahead of the 8 p.m. ET puck drop on June 11.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes expert picks tonight
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
Josh Inglis:  Jordan Staal Over 0.5 points |
+120 |
| Neil Parker: Brandon Bussi Over 21.5 saves |
+100 |
| Todd Cordell: Taylor Hall Over 0.5 points |
-125 |
Quinn Allen:  Brett Howden anytime goal scorer |
+270 |
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Josh Inglis' expert pick: Jordan Staal Over 0.5 points
Price: +120 at BET99
Jordan Staal has been an issue for the Vegas Golden Knights all series, and the longer this Cup Finals goes, the more of an impact he will have.
He has six points in two games and multiple points in back-to-back matches. His 5-on-5 line is better with the addition of Seth Jarvis, and there is a case to be made that he is playing among the most offensively talented wingers on the team.
Staal also gets PP1 looks until the puck is cleared, and he changes. Carter Hart is giving up goals in bunches, and Staal is getting some Conn Smythe love for a reason
Neil Parker's expert pick: Brandon Bussi Over 21.5 saves
Price: +100 at BET99
While the Golden Knights have been on the losing end of the 5-on-5 possession battle with a 42.0 Corsi For percentage, they’ve consistently pushed back, and their 47.5% shot share paints a far clearer picture of how the series has played out through four games.
As a result, I’m anticipating the Golden Knights showing up on time and with an emphasis on testing Carolina Hurricanes rookie goalie Brandon Bussi in Game 5.
Bussi has only faced 22.76 shots per 60 minutes since taking over the crease in Game 3, and Vegas has recorded 25.2 shots per 60 this postseason, so a slight uptick from the Golden Knights is all it will take for Bussi to clear this low total.
I recommend this to -110 odds.
Todd Cordell's expert pick: Taylor Hall Over 0.5 points
Price: -125 at BET99
I want to ride the Taylor Hall train until the wheels fall off. He continues to be a nightly force for the Carolina Hurricanes, helping them dominate the run of play against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Carolina has controlled better than 68% of the expected goals during Hall’s 5-on-5 minutes. No other player is above 58%. He’s full value for it, leading the way in shot attempts, scoring chances, and sitting tied for first in Grade A opportunities.
Back him to get a point up to -140.
Quinn Allen's expert pick: Brett Howden anytime goal scorer
Price: +270 at BET99
Brett Howden has quickly made a name for himself in the playoffs. He leads the Vegas Golden Knights with 14 goals in just 20 games and has already scored four times in the Stanley Cup Final. The center has generated 22 individual high-danger chances this postseason, including 14 on the road.
In the Final alone, Howden has produced 12 individual Fenwick attempts, ranking third on Vegas. The veteran continues to put himself in dangerous scoring areas, and the underlying chance generation suggests more opportunities should follow.
I'll play this to +200.
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