Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together 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, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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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 to outscore Thursday’s total (6 goals) 24 times this season.
• There have been 23 Carolina games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Panthers (3.39) and Hurricanes (3.46).
• 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 won 56.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (17-13).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter, Florida has compiled a 14-12 record (winning 53.8% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Panthers have a 55.6% chance to win.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +105

• In three games as an underdog on the moneyline, Carolina has achieved the upset one time.
• When the Hurricanes’ moneyline odds are +105 or longer, they have won a single game in two opportunities.
• Carolina has a 48.8% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Florida 4, Carolina 3

Panthers Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Florida, Sam Reinhart has recorded 45 points.
• With 13 goals and 22 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the top contributors for Florida with his 35 points (0.9 per game).
• On 63 shots (for 11 goals) and 23 assists, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has recorded 34 points this season.
• Sergei Bobrovsky (17-7-1) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .897 for Florida.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is a top offensive contributor for his club with 45 points (1.2 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 31 assists in 37 games (playing 18:30 per game).
• Sebastian Aho’s 40 points this season, including 12 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Carolina.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has six goals and 21 assists, for a season point total of 27.
• Pyotr Kochetkov has an .899 save percentage (36th in the league), with 508 total saves, while allowing 57 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 14-7-1 record between the posts for Carolina this season.

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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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