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 19:00 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.

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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 (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-1	2.9	.881	3
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-10-3	3.4	.863	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

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

This expert Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

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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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 2 - 5 Hurricanes

An exciting bet could be a 5-2 victory in favor of the Hurricanes at odds of +1500. 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

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Panthers

+1500

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Panthers

+4000

Hurricanes

+2800

3-1

Panthers

+2000

Hurricanes

+1700

3-2

Panthers

+900

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Panthers

+5000

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Panthers

+1900

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Panthers

+1800

Hurricanes

+1400

4-3

Panthers

+1100

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Panthers

+9000

Hurricanes

+5500

5-1

Panthers

+3400

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Panthers

+2200

Hurricanes

+1500

5-3

Panthers

+2800

Hurricanes

+2200

5-4

Panthers

+2200

Hurricanes

+1900

6-0

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+9000

6-1

Panthers

+8000

Hurricanes

+4500

6-2

Panthers

+4500

Hurricanes

+2800

6-3

Panthers

+3500

Hurricanes

+2500

6-4

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

6-5

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-0

Panthers

+5500

Hurricanes

+13000

7-1

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+8000

7-2

Panthers

+11000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-3

Panthers

+7500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-4

Panthers

+8000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-5

Panthers

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

7-6

Panthers

+12500

Hurricanes

+12000

8-1

Panthers

+12500

Hurricanes

+13000

8-2

Panthers

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-3

Panthers

+12500

Hurricanes

+12000

8-4

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-5

Panthers

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

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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 63% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -172. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Florida Panthers are trading at +142.

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 -139.

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

+142

Hurricanes

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+205

Tie

+320

Hurricanes

+107

Puck Line

Panthers +1.5

-175

Hurricanes -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

There is +155 available that Sam Reinhart finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1000.

Player Goals

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+165

Anytime

+1100

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+185

Anytime

+1300

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

First

+290

Anytime

+1900

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+333

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Mackie Samoskevich (Panthers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Aaron Ekblad (Panthers)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

A.J. Greer (Panthers)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Sandis Vilmanis (Panthers)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Gustav Forsling (Panthers)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Jalen Chatfield (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jeff Petry (Panthers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jaccob Slavin (Hurricanes)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Luke Kunin (Panthers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Aaron Ekblad (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Mackie Samoskevich (Panthers)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

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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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Starting Lineups

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