Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers is scheduled for Tuesday.
The host team, Carolina, has had ample rest since securing their spot by defeating the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of the second round on Thursday. Conversely, the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers face a quick turnaround, having just concluded a demanding seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday.
The game is set to start at 7 p.m. ET from PNC Arena in Raleigh.
According to the latest odds, Carolina enters as the favorite on the money line at -124 (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.
Goaltender save totals are set at 23.5 for Carolina`s Frederik Andersen and 25.5 for Florida`s Sergei Bobrovsky.
Featured Player Props for Hurricanes vs. Panthers:
- Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
- Sam Reinhart to Score a Goal Anytime (+175)
- Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115)
Analyzing the Props:
Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140): The Russian forward has recorded three or more shots on goal in four of his last five playoff appearances, including a high of nine against the New Jersey Devils in the first round. His activity should challenge Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. The odds for Over 2.5 shots are listed at -140.
Sam Reinhart to Score a Goal Anytime (+175): A member of the previous year`s championship team, Reinhart found the net against the Hurricanes in the regular season. He has scored four goals this postseason, most recently with a sharp shot against the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The odds for him to score at any point in Tuesday`s game are +175.
Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115): With a projection of over 5.5 total goals for the game, the Hurricanes` starting goalie is expected to see considerable action. While Carolina boasts a strong playoff save percentage (.929), Andersen has faced an average of 17.8 shots per game over five starts. Facing a Panthers offense averaging nearly 29 shots per game, the Over 23.5 saves prop at -115 odds seems plausible.
