Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction 1/16/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 16th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 24-18-3 this season after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida was tied at two after the second period, but they scored the first two goals of the third and held on for the win. The Panthers out shot Buffalo by a total of 32-23, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Greer (2), Lundell, and Reinhart, while Bobrovsky stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Senators by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Canadiens by a score of 6-2 before that. The Panthers have split their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Atlantic standings with 51 points. Florida has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 83.8% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 23 goals and 23 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 24 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 19-12-1 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 28-15-4 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Carolina allowed all three goals in the second period in the shutout loss. The Hurricanes out shot St. Louis by a total of 33-31, won 51.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Gostisbehere, who had five shots on goal, while Bussi stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 3-2 before that. The Hurricanes have won four of their last six games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 60 points. Carolina has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 17 goals and 28 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 12 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 6-10-3 with a 3.37 goals against average and an .863 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last six Friday home games.
• The Panthers have lost three of their last four night games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a losing streak.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games at Lenovo Center.
• The Panthers have lost the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs at Lenovo Center when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Panthers’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games as home favorites against the Panthers.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• K’Andre Miller has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games at Lenovo Center.
• Andrei Svechnikov has scored a goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five road games against the Hurricanes.
• Matthew Tkachuk has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances at Lenovo Center.

Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row, but they have been very inconsistent over the last three weeks. The Panthers are 10-9-0 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 16-8-1 at home. Carolina has dropped two games in a row and they were shutout by St. Louis last time out. The Hurricanes have won four of their last six games and they have been very good at home this year, while Florida is on their fifth game of a road trip. I don’t love the price, but take Carolina to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Hurricanes ML