The game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, Florida and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 24 times.
• 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).
• These two teams allow a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -125

• The Panthers have gone 17-13 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Florida is 14-12 when playing with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter (53.8% win percentage).
• The Panthers have a 55.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +105

• In three games as the moneyline underdog, Carolina has pulled off the upset once.
• The Hurricanes have won a single game with moneyline odds of +105 or longer (in two such games).
• Carolina’s implied probability to win is 48.8% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Florida 4, Carolina 3

Panthers Points Leaders

• Sam Reinhart is one of Florida’s leading contributors this season with 45 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 23.7%.
• Matthew Tkachuk has 13 goals and 22 assists for Florida to compile 35 total points (0.9 per game).
• Through 28 games, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has proven himself as another option for Florida. He has 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists).
• As Florida’s top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 17 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 70 goals with 607 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is a top offensive contributor for his team 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 is a top contributor for Carolina, with 40 total points this season. He has netted 12 goals and provided 28 assists in 37 games.
• 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 conceding 57 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put up 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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