Last Updated on May 20, 2023 11:30 am by Anthony Rome
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Prediction & Odds
After pulling off a stunning upset in four overtimes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, will the Panthers upset the Hurricanes in Game 2 on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
007 Florida Panthers (+125) at 008 Carolina Hurricanes (-145); o/u 5.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 20, 2023
PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
TV: TNT
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 75% 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
Sergei Bobrovsky will defend the road crease versus Carolina in Game 2 on Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. “I’m not taking him out,” coach Paul Maurice said Friday. Bobrovsky was sensational Thursday, turning aside 63 shots in Game 1’s 3-2 quadruple overtime win over Carolina. He has given up only two goals in each of his last six playoff games, winning five of those. Bobrovsky is 8-1 in the playoffs this year, having given up only 29 goals on 395 shots over that span.
Carolina Hurricanes DFS SPIN
Brent Burns logged a power-play assist, eight shots on goal, nine blocked shots, five hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday’s 3-2 quadruple-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 1. Burns led the Hurricanes with 54:43 of ice time, which is no small feat for a 38-year-old. He’s picked up two goals and two assists over his last three contests since he snapped a five-game drought. The blueliner has nine points, 49 shots, 21 hits, 23 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 12 playoff outings as the Hurricanes’ most effective scoring threat on defense.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes NHL Betting Trends
Panthers are 15-37-2 in the last 54 meetings in Carolina
Favorite is 53-26 in the last 79 meetings
Panthers are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings
Panthers are 8-1 in their last 9 overall
Hurricanes are 42-16 in their last 58 home games
Panthers vs. Hurricanes NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 31-15-7 in the last 53 meetings between these two teams at PNC Arena and is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams overall. The under is also 6-0 in the Panthers’ last six games, is 4-0 in their last four road games and is 5-0 in their last five games coming off a win. On the other side, the under is 7-2 in the Hurricanes’ last nine games versus Atlantic opponents and is 14-6-2 in their last 22 home games.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: PANTHERS/HURRICANES UNDER 5.5