Thursday’s contest that pits the Florida Panthers against the Carolina Hurricanes, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Florida and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 24 times this season.
• So far this season, 23 games Carolina has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The Panthers score 3.39 goals per game, compared to the Hurricanes’ average of 3.46, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -125

• The Panthers have gone 17-13 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter, Florida is 14-12 (winning 53.8% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Panthers’ implied win probability is 55.6%.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +105

• In three games as the underdog on the moneyline, Carolina has pulled off the upset one time.
• When the Hurricanes’ moneyline odds are +105 or longer, they have won a single game in two opportunities.
• Carolina has a 48.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Florida 4, Carolina 3

Panthers Points Leaders

• One of Florida’s top offensive options this season is Sam Reinhart, who has put up 45 points in 38 games.
• Matthew Tkachuk has 35 points (13 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 28 games, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has proven himself as another option for Florida. He has 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists).
• Across 25 games played, Sergei Bobrovsky has a goaltending record of 17-7-1. During those games, he’s allowed 70 goals while recording 607 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is a leading scorer for Carolina, with 45 points this season. He has put up 14 goals and 31 assists in 37 games.
• Sebastian Aho is a key contributor for Carolina, with 40 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and provided 28 assists in 37 games.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has six goals and 21 assists, for a season point total of 27.
• Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 14-7-1 in 23 games this season, conceding 57 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 508 saves and an .899 save percentage, 36th in the league.

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Florida vs. Carolina Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Sunrise, Florida
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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