The Carolina Hurricanes are set to host the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday. Carolina advanced by defeating the Washington Capitals in five games in the second round. The Panthers secured their spot after a hard-fought seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, culminating in a decisive 6-1 road win. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.
According to the latest odds, the Carolina Hurricanes are favored on the money line at -124 (bet $124 to win $100), while the Florida Panthers are the underdogs at +104 (bet $100 to win $104). The total number of goals is set at 5.5. Carolina is also favored on the puck line at -1.5 (+204).
Betting Picks
Here are some notable betting picks for the game:
- Hurricanes ML (-124)
- Over 5.5 goals (+105)
Analysis
Reasons for the Money Line pick include Carolina`s strong home performance this postseason, remaining undefeated with four wins by two or more goals. The Hurricanes have also had more rest, having finished their previous series earlier than the Panthers, who are coming off a demanding Game 7 just two days prior.
Regarding the total goals, the Over has been prevalent in the Panthers` recent road games, with them scoring six goals in their last two away contests. Florida`s starting goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky, had a 2.55 goals-against average against Carolina in the regular season, allowing five goals over two games. On the other side, while the Under has been common in Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen`s recent starts, the Hurricanes offense has consistently scored three or more goals in their last three games.
