The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are set to face off in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday. The Hurricanes will have had ample rest, having secured their spot last Thursday by winning Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. In contrast, the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers have a quick turnaround after their seven-game series with the Toronto Maple Leafs concluded on Sunday. The opening puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at PNC Arena in Raleigh.
According to the latest odds, Carolina is the favorite, listed at -124 on the money line (bet $124 to win $100), while Florida is the underdog at +104 (bet $100 to win $104). The total goals over/under is set at 5.5. Individual save totals for goalies are also available, with Carolina`s Frederik Andersen at 23.5 and Florida`s Sergei Bobrovsky at 25.5. For expert analysis and betting predictions, consider consulting advanced projection models.
Prediction models have shown strong performance in the 2025 NHL playoffs, with a notable record on top-rated picks.
Here are three specific player prop bets recommended for Tuesday`s game:
- Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
- Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+175)
- Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115)
Andrei Svechnikov over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
Andrei Svechnikov has been consistently active offensively, recording three or more shots on goal in four of his last five playoff games. He even had a nine-shot performance earlier in the playoffs, indicating his potential to challenge Bobrovsky. Betting on him to exceed 2.5 shots is offered at -140 odds.
Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+175)
As a key member of last year`s championship team, Sam Reinhart is a proven scorer. He scored against the Hurricanes during the regular season and recently netted a goal in Sunday`s Game 7. Betting on Reinhart to score at any time during Tuesday`s game is available at +175 odds.
Frederik Andersen over 23.5 saves (-115)
Given the projection of over 5.5 total goals in the game, Carolina`s goaltender, Frederik Andersen, is expected to face a significant number of shots. While the Hurricanes have demonstrated a strong save percentage in the playoffs (.929), Andersen`s average shots faced per game (17.8) is likely to increase against a Panthers team that averages nearly 29 shots. Betting on Andersen to make over 23.5 saves is listed at -115 odds.
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