Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this game.

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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 combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 24 times this season.
• This season, 23 of Carolina’s games have featured 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 total of 6.
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -125

• The Panthers have gone 17-13 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Florida is 14-12 when it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter (53.8% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Panthers have a 55.6% chance to win.

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 out of two opportunities.
• Carolina’s implied probability to win is 48.8% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Florida 4, Carolina 3

Panthers Points Leaders

• One of Florida’s top offensive players this season is Sam Reinhart, who has put up 45 points in 38 games.
• With 13 goals and 22 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the top offensive options for Florida with his 35 points (0.9 per game).
• Aleksander Barkov Jr. has contributed 34 points for Florida in 28 games this season, scoring on 17.5% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 23 assists.
• As Florida’s top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 17 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 70 goals with 607 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Carolina’s Martin Necas has totaled 31 assists and 14 goals in 37 games, good for 45 points.
• Sebastian Aho’s 40 points this season, including 12 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Carolina.
• Carolina’s Shayne Gostisbehere has 27 points (six goals, 21 assists) this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov has a 14-7-1 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (36th in the league). In 23 games, he has 508 saves, and has given up 57 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Sunrise, Florida
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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