Previewing Game 1: Hurricanes vs. Panthers Eastern Conference Final

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Preview Previewing Game 1: Hurricanes vs. Panthers Eastern Conference Final

Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final will feature the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Carolina`s home arena. The Hurricanes, hosting this game, have been resting since Thursday after quickly dispatching the Washington Capitals in five games in their second-round series. In contrast, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Panthers, face a tight turnaround, having just concluded their demanding seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. The puck drop in Raleigh is set for 8 p.m. ET.

According to the latest betting odds, Carolina enters as the favorite with a -125 money line (meaning a $125 bet is needed to win $100), while Florida is the underdog at +105 (a $100 bet wins $105). Looking at player-specific odds, Seth Jarvis has the lowest odds to score at any time during the game at +195, followed closely by Sam Reinhart and Andrei Svechnikov, both listed at +210. The projected total saves for Carolina`s goaltender Frederik Andersen are set at an over/under of 23.5, with Florida`s Sergei Bobrovsky`s line at 25.5. Before making any wagers on the Panthers vs. Hurricanes matchup, it`s recommended to consult the insights from SportsLine`s highly-regarded simulation model.

The SportsLine Projection Model utilizes extensive data, simulating every NHL game 10,000 times to provide its predictions. Leading into the conference finals of the 2025 NHL playoffs, the model boasts an impressive track record, with a combined 80-56 record on its top-rated puck-line and over/under picks. This performance translates to over $1,600 in profit for bettors wagering $100 per game. Following the model`s recommendations across various betting platforms has proven to be a profitable strategy for many.

Key Player Prop Recommendations

Based on expert analysis and model projections, here are three specific player prop bets to consider for the Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 1:

Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+210)
Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115)

Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140): The Russian forward has consistently put pucks on net, exceeding three shots on goal in four of his last five playoff contests. He even recorded an impressive nine shots in a game against the New Jersey Devils earlier in the postseason. Expect him to actively challenge his fellow countryman in net, Sergei Bobrovsky.

Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+210): A key member of last year`s championship squad, Reinhart has a history of scoring against the Hurricanes, including during the regular season. He has already found the back of the net four times this playoff run, including a crucial goal in Sunday`s series finale against Toronto. The odds offer solid value for him to score at any point in Tuesday`s game.

Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115): With the SportsLine model forecasting a potentially high-scoring game with over 5.5 total goals, Carolina`s starting netminder is expected to see significant action. While the Hurricanes have the best team save percentage in the playoffs (.929) and Andersen averaged 17.8 shots faced over his five starts, he is now facing a Panthers team that averages nearly 29 shots per game. This suggests Andersen will be busy and likely exceed his save total line.

For those seeking further expert picks for Tuesday`s NHL action, Matt Severance stands out as SportsLine`s top NHL specialist. He holds a remarkable record of 145-69-8 on NHL side bets, generating over $4,000 in profit for those wagering $100 per game. His top bet for Tuesday is available for subscribers.