The Carolina Hurricanes aim to tie the series on home ice when they face the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference Final this Thursday. The reigning Stanley Cup champions secured a road victory in Game 1, defeating the Hurricanes 5-2. Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.
In the current Hurricanes vs. Panthers odds, Carolina is favored on the money line at -134 (bet $134 to win $100), while Florida is the underdog at +112 (bet $100 to win $112). The total goals over/under is set at 5.5, and the Hurricanes are -1.5 (+186) on the puck line. Before making any picks, it`s advisable to consult NHL predictions from SportsLine`s validated model.
Florida has successfully covered the puck line in five of its last six playoff games. Game 1 on Tuesday marked the third time in the last four matchups where the Panthers have significantly outscored the Hurricanes. SportsLine`s model forecasts Florida covering the puck line in over 70% of simulations.
Here are its best bets for Hurricanes vs. Panthers on Thursday:
- Panthers +1.5 puck line (-235)
- Over 5.5 goals (+105)
The total has gone Over in two of Carolina`s last three games and three of Florida`s last four. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen still boasts an impressive 1.74 goals-against average over 10 playoff starts, but he allowed five goals on just 20 shots in Game 1. Conversely, the Panthers have dominated scoring in their last two games, outscoring opponents 11-3.
