Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Hurricanes

The Florida Panthers go up against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

The Panthers and the Hurricanes should be able to light the lamp multiple times and that leads us to backing the -139 that there are Over 5.5 goals.

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Florida Panthers have now enjoyed two consecutive road wins, while their previous game was a 6-2 home loss against St Louis Blues at Amerant Bank Arena. Sam Reinhart and A.J. Greer scored one goal apiece.

Carolina Hurricanes lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Tampa Bay Lightning won 6-4 at Benchmark International Arena. The goals were shared around between four players including Bradly Nadeau.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers have won the last two meetings against the Canes. They triumphed 5-3 at Lenovo Center and then 4-3 (SO) at Amerant Bank Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Panthers victories.

Starting Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-8-1	2.8	.888	3
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-7-2	3.2	.875	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have given up 3.1 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.5%.

Sam Bennett is the top points scorer with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, with Brad Marchand racking up 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.59 goal against average with a .901 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canes have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 31.4 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.3%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next in line after registering 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.10 GAA with a .920 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds of -139 on offer when it comes to going over the goal line and that looks like a bet worth having. We’re anticipating six goals or more in this NHL game.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making hockey picks. Up-to-date NHL team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Panthers vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 4 - 3 Hurricanes

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Panthers to win 4-3. The odds of +1150 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Hurricanes

1-0

Panthers

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Panthers

+4500

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Panthers

+1400

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Panthers

+3400

Hurricanes

+2800

3-1

Panthers

+1900

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Panthers

+900

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Panthers

+4500

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Panthers

+1800

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Panthers

+1700

Hurricanes

+1400

4-3

Panthers

+1150

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Panthers

+9000

Hurricanes

+5500

5-1

Panthers

+3300

Hurricanes

+2200

5-2

Panthers

+2000

Hurricanes

+1500

5-3

Panthers

+2800

Hurricanes

+2200

5-4

Panthers

+2200

Hurricanes

+2000

6-0

Panthers

+13000

Hurricanes

+9000

6-1

Panthers

+8000

Hurricanes

+5000

6-2

Panthers

+4000

Hurricanes

+2800

6-3

Panthers

+3500

Hurricanes

+2800

6-4

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

6-5

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-0

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+13000

7-1

Panthers

+13000

Hurricanes

+8000

7-2

Panthers

+11000

Hurricanes

+7000

7-3

Panthers

+7500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-4

Panthers

+8000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-5

Panthers

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

7-6

Panthers

+13000

Hurricanes

+12500

8-1

Panthers

+13000

Hurricanes

+13000

8-2

Panthers

+13000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-3

Panthers

+13000

Hurricanes

+12500

8-4

Panthers

+15000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-5

Panthers

+15000

Hurricanes

+15000

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Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as having a 60% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -152. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +126 about Florida Panthers.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -139.

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Moneyline

Panthers

+126

Hurricanes

-152

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+190

Tie

+320

Hurricanes

+112

Puck Line

Panthers +1.5

-204

Hurricanes -1.5

+160

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

Favorite Sebastian Aho is now available at +850 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+130

Anytime

+850

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Brad Marchand (Panthers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+2200

Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Bradly Nadeau (Hurricanes)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Jesper Boqvist (Panthers)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

A.J. Greer (Panthers)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Seth Jones (Panthers)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Aaron Ekblad (Panthers)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Jack Studnicka (Panthers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jalen Chatfield (Hurricanes)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Luke Kunin (Panthers)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6000

Player Assists

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Brad Marchand (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Seth Jones (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Player Shots

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Brad Marchand (Panthers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 18
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 6.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 20
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 6.1

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Starting Lineups

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