Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 May 2025

Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, 16-21-4 Away) face Florida Panthers (47-31-4, 27-12-2 at Home) in game 3 of this Eastern Conference finals matchup at Amerant Bank Arena. The Cats lead the series 2-0.

Over 5.5 could be on the menu when the Hurricanes and the Panthers meet on the rink. We’re more than happy to back this prediction at odds of +110.

Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers faced off two nights ago, with the Panthers claiming a 5-0 win at Lenovo Center.

The Panthers had 21 shots on goal. Sam Bennett bagged two goals, while Gustav Forsling, Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk scored once. For the shutout, Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves. The Canes lost the shots on goal, 17 to 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Panthers have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-2-0	2.3	.899	1
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-21-1	3	.881	4
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Generous odds of +110 look too good to miss when it comes to going over the total line. We should see lots of scoring power on show when it comes to this NHL encounter.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NHL betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key player and goalie stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Hurricanes vs Panthers stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Panthers games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 47.6% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 50-55%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

There is a way to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Total. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aleksander Barkov Over 1.5 Shots -175

Aleksander Barkov (Panthers) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -175 now available.

Latest Aleksander Barkov Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+235

First

+1150

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 2 - 5 Panthers

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Panthers to win 5-2. The odds of +1500 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Panthers

1-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Panthers

+3500

2-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Panthers

+3500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1150

Panthers

+1050

3-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Panthers

+2000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Panthers

+1500

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Panthers

+750

4-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Panthers

+2800

4-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Panthers

+1150

4-2

Hurricanes

+1800

Panthers

+1500

4-3

Hurricanes

+1300

Panthers

+1100

5-0

Hurricanes

+9000

Panthers

+5500

5-1

Hurricanes

+3300

Panthers

+2000

5-2

Hurricanes

+2400

Panthers

+1500

5-3

Hurricanes

+3300

Panthers

+2500

5-4

Hurricanes

+2900

Panthers

+2500

6-0

Hurricanes

+14000

Panthers

+8000

6-1

Hurricanes

+9000

Panthers

+5000

6-2

Hurricanes

+5000

Panthers

+3000

6-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Panthers

+3300

6-4

Hurricanes

+7500

Panthers

+6000

6-5

Hurricanes

+7500

Panthers

+6600

7-0

Hurricanes

+7500

Panthers

+13000

7-1

Hurricanes

+14000

Panthers

+9000

7-2

Hurricanes

+13000

Panthers

+8000

7-3

Hurricanes

+9000

Panthers

+6000

7-4

Hurricanes

+11000

Panthers

+8000

7-5

Hurricanes

+11000

Panthers

+14000

8-2

Hurricanes

+11000

Panthers

+14000

8-4

Hurricanes

+11000

Panthers

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Florida Panthers are -149 favorites and that means a 60% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Carolina Hurricanes, you will find +125 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at +114.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

+125

Panthers

-149

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+200

Tie

+310

Panthers

+110

Puck Line

Hurricanes +1.5

-222

Panthers -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-141

Over 5.5

+114

Player Goals

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

First

+180

Anytime

+950

Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)

First

+190

Anytime

+1000

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1050

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1050

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1100

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1100

Aleksander Barkov (Panthers)

First

+235

Anytime

+1150

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+245

Anytime

+1200

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Brad Marchand (Panthers)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+380

Anytime

+1800

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+380

Anytime

+1800

Jesper Boqvist (Panthers)

First

+400

Anytime

+1800

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Mackie Samoskevich (Panthers)

First

+430

Anytime

+1900

Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers)

First

+475

Anytime

+2000

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-182

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-118

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-119

Aleksander Barkov (Panthers)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Brad Marchand (Panthers)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-123

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+104

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-103

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 19.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 16.1
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 34
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 20.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 16.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 24.7
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 26.1
• Giveaways: 12.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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