Todd Cordell
• Betting Analyst
12+ years betting experience
Updated:
Jun 1, 2026 , 10:12 PM ET
• 3 min read
Jackson Blake will deliver the first blow to Golden Knights.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Jackson Blake (53) reaches for the puck during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens.
Jackson Blake is having a tremendous postseason for the Carolina Hurricanes, putting him among the Conn Smythe odds favorites heading into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
My Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes predictions expect another productive offensive showing from Blake in the series opener.
Let’s break down why with my NHL picks for June 2.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 1 prediction
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes best bet: Jackson Blake Over 0.5 points (-135)
The Noah Hanifin – Rasmus Andersson pairing has lost their 5-on-5 minutes on the scoreboard and controlled just 41.20% of the expected goals share, ranking them 16th out of 17 pairings to log 100+ minutes in the playoffs.
John Tortorella is giving them a lot of defensive zone starts, which doesn’t make life easy, but they’re still struggling to limit chances and keep the puck out.
Jackson Blake leads the Carolina Hurricanes in offensive zone start percentage (89.57%), expected goals, and time on ice at 5-on-5. He is the most likely candidate to take advantage. Play to -150.
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Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 1 same-game parlay
Taylor Hall is pacing the Hurricanes in points, primary points, and sits tied with Blake for the top spot in high-danger chances.
He is a dual-threat player and has seen the same kind of favorable usage — albeit in less ice time — as Blake. The two play together at 5-on-5 and on a second power play unit that gets plenty of run, giving them a strong correlation.
The Hurricanes have a +67 high-danger chance differential through three rounds, well clear of the +33 differential the Golden Knights possess. They are playing lights out, have home ice, and rust won’t be an issue in Game 1 this time around.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes SGP
- Jackson Blake Over 0.5 points
- Taylor Hall Over 0.5 points
- Carolina Hurricanes moneyline
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes odds for Game 1
- Moneyline: Golden Knights -145 | Hurricanes +125
- Puck Line: Golden Knights +1.5 (-200) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-115) | Under 5.5 (-105)
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes trend
Carolina has won 20 of its last 25 games (+13.50 units, 32% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes.
How to watch Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 1
| Location | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC |
| Date | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV | ABC |
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