Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 11/29/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+162) Hurricanes (-196)

PNC Arena is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (15-5-1) will compete against the Florida Panthers (12-9-1) on Friday. The odds on this game have the Panthers at +162 while the Hurricanes are coming in at -196. The betting total is set at 6.

The Florida Panthers were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 defeat to the Capitals in their previous contest . Florida accounted for 10 penalty mins in this outing. The Panthers left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. In addition, they had 4 power play chances but didn't convert them into a score. In the game, they scored on 1 out of the 21 shots they launched.

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In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have notched 74 goals (8th in the NHL) this season and have surrendered 76. For the year, they have racked up 25 points and their points percentage is sitting at .568. Florida comes into the game with 69 power play chances and they have scored 15 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 21.74%. When at even strength, the Panthers have allowed the opponent to score 64 goals while notching 59 on offense. Florida has attempted 650 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.4%. The Panthers have had 612 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .876. Florida Panthers opponents have earned 63 power play opportunities (16th in the league) and have scored 12 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky has been in net for 715 matchups during his NHL career. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 405-229-56 and he started in 699 games. Opponents have been able to score 1,785 goals versus Bobrovsky in his career and his goals against average is 2.65. Bobrovsky has had 20,827 shot attempts against him and has recorded 19,042 saves. His save percentage currently is .914 in his 40,362 mins on the ice. Over the course of his pro career, Bobrovsky has accumulated 403 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .577.

Their last time out, Carolina opposed the Stars in a game where the Hurricanes got the win by a final score of 6-4. They had 2 power play chances in this one and notched 2 out of those tries. The Hurricanes scored 6 goals of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

Carolina has attempted 708 shots (3rd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.86%, while allowing their opponents 522 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 83.78% on the other teams 74 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.7%. They have recorded 68 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 26.47%. The Hurricanes have accumulated 66 goals at even strength and 18 goals (5th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 54 goals to be scored by way of 42 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 84 goals, 31 points, and a points percentage of .738.

For the opposition you are likely to see Spencer Martin defending the goal. Martin has accumulated a career record of 23-28-8 and has been in goal for 63 games. Martin's quality start percentage comes out to 39.3% and he has made 22 quality starting assignments in his career. He has recorded 1,569 stops out of the 1,773 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .885. The opposition is averaging 3.77 goals per game and he has surrendered 204 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 56 games and his ice time sits at 3,250 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina (-196)

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