Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 1/2/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025

Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: WSFL-TV

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-182) Panthers (+150)

The Florida Panthers (22-13-2) welcome the Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-1) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Hurricanes at -182 while the Panthers are priced at +150. The total is set at 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 victory against the Devils in their previous outing. Carolina compiled 8 mins in the box in this game. The Hurricanes had a good offensive outing in the win. They also had 4 power play attempts and were able to notch 1 goal. In the outing, they netted 5 of the 41 shots they looked to score on.

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Concerning scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched 125 goals (6th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have surrendered 101. For the season, the have a total of 45 points and their points % is .625. Carolina skates onto the rink with 113 power play chances and they have tallied 29 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 25.66%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 85 goals while having 96 as an offensive unit. Carolina has tried 1,149 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.9%. The Hurricanes so far have had 902 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .888. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have totaled 112 power play opportunities (9th in hockey) and have a total of 16 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Pyotr Kochetkov. Over the course of his pro career, Kochetkov has compiled 49 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .563. His save percentage is at .907 during his 3,978 mins on the ice. Kochetkov has seen 2,257 shots against him and has recorded 2,048 saves. Opponents have tallied 209 goals versus Kochetkov in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 3.15. He has compiled an overall record of 52-27-9 and got the start in 87 games. Kochetkov has been in goal for 91 games over the course of his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, Florida faced the Canadiens in a matchup where the Panthers were on the wrong end of the score by a tally of 4-0. They had 1 power play attempt in this one but were not able to net one. The Panthers notched 0 goals of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

Florida has put up 1,138 shots (4th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.90%, while allowing the other team 989 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 80.95% on the other teams 105 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.3%. They have recorded 115 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 26.09%. The Panthers have scored 94 goals at even strength and 30 goals (3rd in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 116 goals to be scored by of a combination of 96 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Florida Panthers have tallied 124 goals, 46 points, in addition to a points percentage of .622.

Across the rink you will find Sergei Bobrovsky in net. Opponents are averaging 2.68 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,805 goals overall. Bobrovsky's percentage of quality starts comes out to 57.8% and he has 409 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has started in 708 games and has been on the ice for 40,385 mins. Bobrovsky holds a lifetime record of 412-231-56 and has played in 724 games. He has accounted for 19,255 saves out of 21,060 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .914.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Florida (+150)

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