Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Hurricanes

The Florida Panthers square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, January 16.

Our prediction is that the Panthers and the Hurricanes will score Over 5.5 combined. Take the -139 that the teams find the net enough times to win this wager.

Florida Panthers won their previous game 4-3. This road victory at KeyBank Center against Buffalo Sabres was their second on the spin. A.J. Greer registered two goals, with Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell also finding the net.

Carolina Hurricanes have won three consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 3-0 road defeat against St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Canes won the shots on goal battle, 33-31.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 5-2 triumph when facing the Canes at Lenovo Center. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Panthers when playing the Canes. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-19-1	3	.878	3
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-5-1	2.4	.898	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have been giving up 3.3 goals from 23.2 shots, averaging 5.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.0%.

Sam Reinhart is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Sam Bennett racking up 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 3.19 goal against average with a .855 save percentage.

The Canes have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 31.6 shots on goal, with a 30.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 23.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.2%.

The top points scorer is Sebastian Antero Aho with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next in line after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.66 GAA with a .883 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that the total will go over the line in this NHL clash. We’re especially keen to take advantage of the -139 that the lamp is lit on several occasions.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Panthers vs Hurricanes stats:

• 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 12 of the last 20 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 58.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this figure between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anton Lundell Over 1.5 Shots -189

Anton Lundell (Panthers) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -189 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 2 - 5 Hurricanes

An exciting bet could be a 5-2 victory in favor of the Hurricanes at odds of +1300. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Hurricanes

1-0

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Panthers

+1600

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Panthers

+4500

Hurricanes

+2800

3-1

Panthers

+2400

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Panthers

+950

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Panthers

+6000

Hurricanes

+3000

4-1

Panthers

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Panthers

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Panthers

+1150

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Panthers

+11000

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Panthers

+4000

Hurricanes

+1900

5-2

Panthers

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Panthers

+2900

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Panthers

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

6-0

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+7500

6-1

Panthers

+10000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Panthers

+5000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-3

Panthers

+4000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Panthers

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Panthers

+5000

Hurricanes

+12000

7-1

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+7000

7-2

Panthers

+12500

Hurricanes

+6000

7-3

Panthers

+8000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Panthers

+8000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Panthers

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Panthers

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Panthers

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-2

Panthers

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-3

Panthers

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-4

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-5

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+12500

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Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as having a 64% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -179. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Florida Panthers are trading at +146.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -130.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Panthers

+146

Hurricanes

-179

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+250

Tie

+320

Hurricanes

-112

Puck Line

Panthers +1.5

-169

Hurricanes -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 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 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 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 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 14.3
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 25.5
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 23.7
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 33.5
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 6.2

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