The Carolina Hurricanes are set to host the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday. In the previous round, the Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 in the series, while the Panthers concluded their seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a decisive 6-1 road victory. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
According to the latest odds, Carolina is the moneyline favorite at -125 (risk $125 to win $100), while Florida is the underdog at +105 (a $100 bet yields $105). The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5. The Hurricanes also hold a puck line advantage of -1.5 (+205). Before placing bets on this matchup, it`s worth considering expert predictions. Prop bets for Game 1 are also available.
Top Predictions for the Game:
- Carolina Moneyline (-125): The Hurricanes are undefeated at home this postseason, winning four of their five home games by two or more goals. Rod Brind-Amour`s team has also had more time to rest, having finished their series on Thursday. The defending champions, the Panthers, on the other hand, are playing on just two days` rest after a Game 7 in Toronto. Predictions suggest a high probability of a Carolina victory.
- Over 5.5 Goals (+110): The Over has hit in the Panthers` last two road games, where they scored six goals in each outing. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, a Vezina Trophy winner, had a 2.55 goals-against average against Carolina in the regular season (five goals allowed over two games). Conversely, the Under has occurred in four of Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen`s last five starts, although the team in front of him has scored three or more goals in three consecutive games.
The Over 5.5 goals bet is priced at +110.
