Panthers vs. Hurricanes Prediction & Odds
Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals will take place on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET from PNC Arena when the Hurricanes host the Panthers.
Will goals be difficult to come by in this series opener?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
001 Florida Panthers (+120) at 002 Carolina Hurricanes (-140); o/u 5.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 18, 2023
PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
TV: TNT
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 69% of bets are on the Hurricanes moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Florida Panthers DFS SPIN
Ryan Lomberg (upper body) is expected to be available for Game 1 against Carolina on Thursday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers’ official site. Lomberg had 12 goals and 20 points in 82 regular-season contests. He’s also appeared in four playoff games this year, recording 18 PIM and nine hits while averaging 11:47 of ice time. Based on Wednesday’s practice, Lomberg might open the Eastern Conference Finals on the fourth line alongside Eric Staal and Colin White.
Carolina Hurricanes DFS SPIN
Jesper Fast scored the overtime winner to win the second-round series as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2 on Thursday. Fast is an interesting depth player heading into the conference finals. He put up a point in each of Carolina’s five games against New Jersey. He finished the series with three goals and three assists. On the other hand, he had just two points through six games in the opening round. You hope you’re getting the player who showed up against the Devils when the ‘Canes come back in the next round.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes NHL Betting Trends
Panthers are 14-37-2 in the last 53 meetings in Carolina
Favorite is 53-25 in the last 78 meetings
Panthers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
Panthers are 7-1 in their last 8 overall
Panthers vs. Hurricanes NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 18-6-4 in the last 28 meetings between these two teams at PNC Arena, is 5-0 in the Panthers’ last five games overall and is 5-0 in Florida’s last five games versus a team with a winning record. On the other side, the under is 11-5 in the Hurricanes’ last 16 games playing on three or more days of rest, is 6-2 in their last eight games versus Atlantic opponents and is 5-1 in their last six games played on Thursday.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: PANTHERS/HURRICANES UNDER 5.5
