The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers meet Friday in NHL action at the Amerant Bank Arena. Here’s a Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Panthers vs Hurricanes Pick.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Flyers and Predators, and they play the Lightning next. The Hurricanes have won 5 straight games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring 15.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 19 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 21 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 92 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.73 goals per game and are killing 80.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 44 goals on 351 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 25 goals on 281 shots.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Kings and Lightning, and they play the Blues next. The Panthers have won 6 of their last 7 games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.18 goals per game and are scoring 19.1 percent of their power-play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Florida with 19 goals, Anton Lundell has 16 assists, and Sam Reinhart has 85 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 82.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 63 goals on 562 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 29 goals on 308 shots.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes have lost 10 of their last 13 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won the first period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last five games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight Friday home games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Panthers.
- The road team has won the second period in each of the last five games between the Hurricanes and Panthers.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last four night games at Amerant Bank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Panthers following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as road favorites against the Panthers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last seven games.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Seth Jones has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last four games as underdogs.
- Aleksander Barkov has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games as home underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- Sam Reinhart ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in six of his last seven appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.
- Alexander Nikishin has recorded an assist in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games.
- Alexander Nikishin has recorded 15 career hits against the Panthers – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank T8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.18).
- The Florida Panthers rank T5th in the league in short handed goals this season (4).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.27).
Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes have been the more trustworthy team over the course of the season, and they’re a legit title contender. The Panthers have struggled with injuries and have had games this season where they melt away defensively. However, the Panthers have put together a strong couple of weeks where they look like they’ve found their footing.
The Panthers have won 6 of the last 8 games against the Hurricanes. Also, assuming this line closes what it is currently, the Panthers will be a home underdog for the first time since November 2024. Dating back to April 2023, the Panthers are 5-0 as home underdogs. You don’t get this chance often. Give me the Panthers and the plus money.