A deadlocked 2-2 series means everything is on the line tonight at the Lenovo Center. As the Hurricanes look to capitalize on home-ice advantage against Vegas, all eyes are on Brandon Bussi to see if the rookie can repeat his Game 4 magic.
Look for the Golden Knights to test him early—making Bussi a major focal point in my Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks for Thursday, June 11.
- UPDATE: Added prediction for who will win & goal scorer pick.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5 prediction
Who will win Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5?
Hurricanes: Carolina has won two of the past three games in the series with a 54.9 expected goals percentage, and the Hurricanes turning to Brandon Bussi in net paid off in Game 4.
The Hurricanes have also won the 5-on-5 possession battle with a 57.3 Corsi For percentage, and Vegas starter Carter Hart sports a confidence-shattering .861 save percentage with 3.86 goals allowed below expected.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes best bet: Brandon Bussi Over 21.5 saves (+100)
While the Vegas Golden Knights have been on the losing end of the five-on-five 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 Over down to -110 odds.
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Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5 same-game parlay
The Hurricanes have flipped this series in their favor the past three games with an overall 54.9 expected goals percentage, in addition to a dominant 57.3 CF% at 5-on-5. Additionally, Golden Knights No. 1 Carter Hart has struggled to the tune of an .861 save percentage with 3.86 goals allowed below expected.
Turning to the go-to duo of Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven, they have combined for 33 points during the playoffs while being on the ice for a dominant 4.88 goals and 5.08 expected goals per 60 minutes. Skating to a 65.5 CF% and 72.5 xGF% at 5-on-5 further reinforces their elite play this postseason.
This SGP is in play down to a +380 price.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes SGP
- Hurricanes -1.5
- Taylor Hall Over 0.5 points
- Logan Stankoven Over 0.5 points
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5 goal scorer pick
Jack Eichel (+230)
Vegas center Jack Eichel finally got more pucks through to the net in Game 4, but he’s still searching for his first goal against Carolina. He’s also only scored twice with a 4.1 shooting percentage all postseason despite racking up an impressive 6.59 individual expected goals and 19 high-danger scoring chances.
So, with a go-to offensive role that includes jumping the boards with the No. 1 power-play unit, Eichel is set to snap his scoring slump in Game 5 given the quality opportunities he continues to generate. This prop also shows value all the way down to +200.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes odds for Game 5
- Moneyline: Golden Knights +130 | Hurricanes -150
- Puck Line: Golden Knights +1.5 (-190) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (+115)
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes trend
The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 20 games for +8.00 units and a 31% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes.
How to watch Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5
| Location | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC |
| Date | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ABC |
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