The Vegas Golden Knights captured a thrilling Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes with a 5-4 win, setting up their quest for a 2-0 series lead in Thursday's Stanley Cup Finals matchup. Five different Vegas skaters scored in the opener, showcasing their balanced offensive attack against a Hurricanes team that had dominated much of the playoffs defensively.

SportsLine's projection model favors Vegas at +135 odds despite playing on the road, projecting a 49% win probability in simulations. The model also targets the Under 6 total goals at -118, with expert Thomas Casale noting Carolina has allowed more than two goals just twice in 14 playoff games. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Anderson will look to rebound after allowing five goals on 23 shots in Game 1.

On the baseball diamond, BetMGM offers Thursday's MLB action featuring Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks with Over 9.5 runs projected at 57.3% simulation probability. Arizona's Ryne Nelson (4.82 ERA) faces Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski, who has been inconsistent allowing one, five, two and seven runs in his last four starts.

The SportsLine model enters Week 11 with a 17-5 run (77%) on top-rated MLB picks and nearly 30 units profit on home run props in 2025. A parlay combining all three Thursday best bets would yield +746 odds at BetMGM.