NHL Stanley Cup Finals betting guide: Why the Hurricanes are the pick to beat the Golden Knights The NHL Stanley Cup Finals feature a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights, with the Hurricanes being favored to win the series. Betting advice is provided for the series outcome, including potential game spreads, and individual player awards like the Conn Smythe Trophy.

• The Hurricanes are favored to win the Stanley Cup Finals against the Golden Knights.
• Carolina has a strong playoff record of 12-1.
• The Golden Knights are considered capable of winning, having eliminated the Colorado Avalanche.
• The author suggests betting on the Golden Knights at +1.5 spread if the series is expected to be long and close, rather than the over 5.5 games.
• For the Conn Smythe Trophy, Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (+220) and center Logan Stankoven (+850) are highlighted as potential winners.
• Vegas players Pavel Dorofeyev (+5000) and Brett Howden (+10000) are also mentioned as long-shot options, while Mitch Marner (+165) is considered overvalued.