​  How many ways can you say “pivotal?”Crucial? Definitely. Critical? For sure. Vital? Good enough.Here’s another synonym: Game 5 of a best-of-seven series with the teams tied at 2-2. That’s the scenario when the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights resume what may be the best Stanley Cup Final ever on Thursday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.The series has been historically tight. Each of the four games has been tied in the third period. This is just the third time that has occurred since the 1967-68 season. In addition, the first three games were decided by one goal and two went into overtime.For Game 5, the Hurricanes are -162 favorites over the Golden Knights (+136). Carolina also is a -145 favorite to win the series over Vegas (+120).While Hurricanes-Golden Knights is the marquee attraction on Thursday, there are other options on a sporting landscape that includes the first day of the World Cup and three primetime MLB games. Below is a snapshot of what to watch and bet for Thursday, June 11. All times Eastern.NHL best bets, where to watchGolden Knights at HurricanesTime: 8 p.m. | Location: Raleigh, N.C. | TV: ABC | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)SportsLine pick — Model: Hurricanes -162Where has the Vegas power play gone? After converting on 23.9% of their power plays through the first three rounds of the postseason, the Golden Knights are just 1-of-12 with the man advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. Both Pavel Dorofeyev and Mark Stone had four power play goals in the playoffs entering the Final, but they have combined for zero power play goals against Carolina. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NHL game 10,000 times, says the Hurricanes have a 60.0% chance to win and assigns a ‘C’ grade to the Carolina money line (-162).Use the DraftKings promo code to get bonus bets when wagering on the Stanley Cup Final:World Cup best bets, where to watchKorea vs. CzechiaTime: 10 p.m. | Location: Guadalajara, Mexico | TV: FS1 | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)SportsLine pick — Expert: Korea – Draw No Bet -117 (Martin Green)The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday with two matches. In the second, Korea and Czechia battle in Mexico. The Koreans tore through qualifying, going unbeaten in 16 matches (11 wins and five draws) and outscoring their opponents 40-8. They’ll square off against a Czechia side that will be making their first World Cup appearance since 2006 and survived penalty shootouts against Ireland and Denmark in the UEFA playoffs to get to the World Cup. SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green notes that Korea have more capable goalscorers than Czechia, led by Son Heung-Min. “The midfield battle looks pretty even, and both teams have solid defenders, but South Korea has more firepower,” he told SportsLine.Bet on the World Cup with the FanDuel promo code and get $350 in bonus bets: MLB best bets, where to watchDodgers at PiratesTime: 6:40 p.m. | Location: Pittsburgh | TV: MLB.TV | Stream:  CBS Sports Headlines