Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 3/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+100) Hurricanes (-120)

The Carolina Hurricanes (39-20-6) are welcoming the Florida Panthers (45-17-4) at PNC Arena on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Panthers at +100 while the Hurricanes are sitting at -120. The total has been set at 7.

The Florida Panthers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win over the Stars in the last game they played. The Panthers had a good offensive performance in the win. While out there on the ice, they netted 4 out of the 30 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 3 goals. Florida accrued 10 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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While playing at even strength, the Panthers have allowed 115 goals while earning 160 on offense. Florida Panthers opponents have 220 power play opportunities (5th in the NHL) and have scored 40 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Florida Panthers have earned 219 goals (9th in hockey) for the season and have conceded 155. Florida has attempted 2,237 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.8%. For the current campaign, they have scored 94 points and their points percentage is .712. The Panthers have seen 1,828 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .915. Florida has accounted for 217 power play chances and they have notched 59 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 27.19%.

The player in the crease for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky has been in goal for 689 games over the course of his NHL career. He has earned a mark of 392-219-53 and he was named the starter in 673 games. Opponents have tallied 1,709 goals against Bobrovsky in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.58. Bobrovsky has had 20,124 shots taken against him and has recorded 18,415 total saves. His save percentage is .915 in his 39,673 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Bobrovsky has earned 389 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .578.

In their last outing, Carolina faced off against the Rangers in an outing where the Hurricanes went home in defeat by a mark of 1-0. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Hurricanes notched 0 goals of the 28 shots on goal they took.

The Hurricanes are sitting with 163 goals at even strength and 52 goals (6th in the NHL) while on the power play. Carolina has attempted 2,125 shots (5th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.12%, while allowing the other team 1,653 shots. For the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have tallied 215 goals, 84 points, and a points percentage of .646. They have allowed 174 goals to be scored by way of 143 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 198 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 26.26%. They have a penalty kill rate of 85.17% on their opponents 209 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.5%.

Across the ice you will find Frederik Andersen in net. Andersen has accumulated a career record of 288-126-52 and has been in goal for 487 contests. Andersen's quality start rate is 56.9% and he has qualified for 269 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He is sitting with 13,030 saves out of 14,238 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .915. His opposition is averaging 2.58 goals per game and he has yielded 1,208 goals overall. He has started in 473 contests and has played 28,086 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina (-120)

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