The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are set to face off in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday.
The host Hurricanes come into the game well-rested, having concluded their second-round series against the Washington Capitals in five games last Thursday.
In contrast, the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers are on a tight schedule after needing seven games to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs, finishing that series on Sunday.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at PNC Arena in Raleigh.
In the latest odds, Carolina is listed as a -124 favorite on the money line, while Florida is a +104 underdog. The total number of goals is set with an over/under of 5.5.
Specific player prop odds for goalies include Frederik Andersen of Carolina with an over/under of 23.5 saves, and Sergei Bobrovsky of Florida with an over/under of 25.5 saves.
Predictions and analysis for this matchup and potential prop bets are available.
Here are three key player prop bets for the Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 1:
- Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140): The Russian forward has recorded three or more shots in four of his last five playoff contests. He also had a nine-shot game earlier in the postseason, indicating his potential to challenge Sergei Bobrovsky frequently. This prop carries -140 odds.
- Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+175): A significant contributor to last year`s championship team, Reinhart scored against the Hurricanes during the regular season. He has four goals in the current playoffs, including a goal scored in Sunday`s decisive Game 7. Betting on Reinhart to score at any point in Game 1 is priced at +175.
- Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115): Given the expectation of a potentially high-scoring game (over 5.5 total goals), Carolina`s starting goaltender is likely to face numerous shots. While the Hurricanes boast a strong team save percentage in the playoffs (.929) and Andersen averaged 17.8 shots against in his previous series, the Panthers` offense typically generates close to 29 shots per game. The prop for Andersen to make over 23.5 saves is listed at -115.
Further expert analysis and picks for Tuesday`s game are available.
