| MATCHUP | Florida Panthers | Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-14-2 | 22-10-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -225 | -1.5 185 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (114) |
| Where | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC | |
| When | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Pick.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Hurricanes, lost to the Blues, and they play the Lightning next. The Panthers have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 18.9 percent of their power-play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Florida with 20 goals, Carter Verhaeghe has 17 assists, and Sam Reinhart has 92 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 81.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 66 goals on 591 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 34 goals on 338 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Panthers and Lightning, and they play the Red Wings next. The Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 12 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 17.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 19 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 23 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 96 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 81.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 44 goals on 351 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 28 goals on 322 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 11 games at Lenovo Center following a road loss.
- The Panthers have lost each of their last three night games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last three night games against the Panthers following a road loss.
- The Panthers have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs at Lenovo Center when trailing after the second period.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in 32 of their last 36 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won the second period in each of their last five road games following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Panthers’ last six road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games as home favorites against the Panthers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last four games at Lenovo Center.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Seth Jarvis has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last three home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Logan Stankoven has recorded two hits against the Panthers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last four road games against the Hurricanes.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last four games at Lenovo Center.
- Evan Rodrigues has recorded two assists against the Hurricanes this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are the only team to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Florida Panthers rank T5th in the league in short handed goals this season (4).
- The Florida Panthers rank 7th in the league for shots against per game this season (26.9).
Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes are going to be favored more times than not, especially at home. However, we’re getting plus money with the Panthers, who have won 7 of the last 9 games against the Canes. That includes a 4-3 win in a shoot a few days ago where they made a third period comeback. The Panthers are playing some of their best hockey of the season and are a tough team to turn down in the underdog spot when in this form. We can’t ignore the H2H history between these clubs. I’ll gladly grab the more favorable price with the Panthers.