Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 5/22/25
Looking to win big? The Panthers and Hurricanes face off at 8:00 ET on TNT. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Panthers.
FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, May 22nd.
WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Hurricanes winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5
Can Florida Lock in a Road Win?
Florida improved to 47-31-4 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but Florida responded with two more goals to secure the win.
Carolina’s offense delivered 4 goals on 25 shots in their recent game against Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers also got on the board with a power-play goal from Matthew Tkachuk, his third of the year.
Carolina’s 16 giveaways didn’t stop them from scoring, with Evan Rodrigues opening the scoring in the first period. The Panthers added two more in the third, including Greer’s goal at 17:28 and Reinhart’s empty-netter at the 19:00 mark.
Florida’s defense gave up two goals to Dallas in the second period, but they shut the door in the third, leading to a 4-2 victory. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
Will Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Carolina improved to 47-30-5 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.
The Hurricanes took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Capitals responded with two goals before the period ended. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.
Carolina took 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on his three attempts. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and picked up two assists, bringing his total to 12. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, also his 6th goal of the year.
The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and capped off their scoring with the empty-netter in the third. They finished with 14 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power plays.
Carolina’s defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.