Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/20/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+102) Hurricanes (-122)

American Airlines Center is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) will compete against the Florida Panthers (47-31-4) on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The odds on this game have the Panthers at +102 while the Hurricanes are priced at -122. The betting total is set at 6.

The Florida Panthers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7. Florida garnered 2 penalty minutes in this game. They also had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Panthers had a good offensive performance in this win. In the game, they finished 6 of the 34 shots they put on net.

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Florida Panthers opponents have amassed 244 power play opportunities (6th in the NHL) and have a total of 47 goals in those attempts. The Panthers have had 2,146 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .896. Florida has tried 2,588 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.5%. While at even strength, the Panthers have allowed the opponent to score 176 goals while notching 190 on the offensive side of the ice. Florida has tallied 238 power play chances and they have added 56 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 23.53%. For the current campaign, they have scored 98 points and their points percentage is sitting at .598. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have racked up 246 goals (15th in the league) so far this season and have conceded 223.

The man in net for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Over the course of his pro career, Bobrovsky has tallied 428 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .580. His save percentage currently sits at .914 for his 40,458 mins in the crease. Bobrovsky has had 21,794 shots against him and has recorded 19,926 total saves. Opponents have tallied 1,868 goals versus Bobrovsky in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.77. He has amassed an overall record of 429-243-57 and got the start in 738 games. Bobrovsky has been in goal for 754 games during his pro hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Carolina faced the Capitals in a matchup where the Hurricanes got the win by a tally of 3-1. The Hurricanes netted 3 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Hurricanes have 220 goals at even strength and 46 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. Carolina has attempted 2,599 shots (2nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.23%, while allowing the opposition 2,044 shots. This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 266 goals, 99 points, and a points percentage of .604. They have permitted 230 goals to be scored by of a combination of 190 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 246 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 18.70%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 83.61% on the other teams 244 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.7%.

Across the ice you are going to see Frederik Andersen between the pipes. Teams are averaging 2.67 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,273 goals overall. Andersen's quality start percentage comes out to 57.7% and he has made 290 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has started in 503 contests and has played for a total of 28,621 minutes. Andersen has amassed a career record of 308-135-53 and has participated in 517 games. He has compiled 13,734 saves out of 15,007 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Florida (+102)

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