The Stanley Cup Final shifts to Sin City tonight as the Vegas Golden Knights play host to the Carolina Hurricanes at T-Mobile Arena for Game 3.
Carter Hart and the Golden Knights will look to rebound after blowing a late 2-0 lead in Game 2, while the Hurricanes aim to seize their first series lead of the SCF.
Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET as our Covers experts break down their top NHL picks and predictions for tonight's matchup.
Hurricanes vs Golden Knights expert picks tonight
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
Neil Parker:  Carter Hart o26.5 saves |
-115 |
| Todd Cordell: Pavel Dorofeyev o0.5 points |
-125 |
Chris Faria:  Logan Stankoven anytime goal scorer |
+240 |
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Neil Parker's expert pick: Over 26.5 saves
Price: -115 at BET99
Vegas Golden Knights starter Carter Hart has been exceptional at T-Mobile Arena with a .929 save percentage and 6.82 goals saved above expected (GSAx) across eight postseason games.
The Carolina Hurricanes have also dominated 5-on-5 possession with a 63.3 Corsi For percentage through the first two games of the series.
I am anticipating tidier work from Hart in the Vegas crease in Game 3.
He’s dipped to an .855 SV% with -2.49 GSAx to start the Stanley Cup Final, after all, so I’m fully expecting the statistical pendulum to swing back in Hart’s favor Saturday.
This prop has my attention at a -130 price, and I’d also play it at Over 27.5 saves to -120.
Todd Cordell's expert pick: Pavel Dorofeyev Over 0.5 points
Price: -125 at BET99
Pavel Dorofeyev has yet to record a point, but all the numbers under the hood are encouraging.
The Golden Knights have won the chance battle during his minutes, and he’s been plenty involved in the offensive zone.
Dorofeyev ranks second on the team with six chances through two games. Of the seven Golden Knights with at least four opportunities, he is the only guy who hasn’t picked up a point.
He’s skating on the top line and power-play unit, creating plenty of looks, and Frederik Andersen is struggling.
I like him to break through in Game 3. Bet to -135.
Chris Faria's expert pick: Logan Stankoven anytime goal scorer
Price: +240 at BET99
Logan Stankoven has been one of the Hurricanes’ biggest breakout stars this postseason with a team-leading 10 tallies.
Eight of his goals have come at even strength, where he leads all players this postseason in shots (43). His 18 high-danger chances at even strength are tied for sixth among all skaters, and he’s had one in each game of the Final so far.
Stankoven is part of Carolina’s dangerous second line, which has been the best trio in the series. They controlled 74% of expected goals in Game 2 and 63% in Game 1.
Play Stankoven up to +200.
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