Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes: Game preview, predictions, and odds | November 29, 2024

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Modified Nov 28, 2024 23:58 GMT

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The Florida Panthers take on the Carolina Hurricanes in what promises to be one of Friday’s most entertaining games. The Cats look to continue their winning ways against the Canes at the PNC Arena.

Both clubs will be looking to solidify their positions atop their respective divisions. So, here’s a look at what fans can expect from Friday afternoon’s Eastern Conference matchup between the Florida Panthers (13-9-1) and the Carolina Hurricanes (16-5-1).

Panthers vs. Hurricanes: Head-to-head & key numbers

• The Panthers are 6-4 against the Hurricanes in their last 10 games.
• The Canes have shut out the Florida Panthers in their previous two meetings last season.
• The Canes took both games 4-0 and 1-0, respectively in February and March of this year.
• The Canes have a 23-22 edge in goals over their last 10 games against the Cats.
• The Hurricanes have outshot the Panthers 378-318. The Panthers outshot the Canes 45-29 despite losing 1-0 last February.

Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview

The Florida Panthers (13-9-1) are coming off a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs to pull to within one point of the Atlantic Division lead. The Cats snapped a four-game skid with the loss, including a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes (16-5-1) lead the Metro Division by one point over the New Jersey Devils. The Canes have a +30 goal differential despite somewhat cooling off after a solid season start. The Hurricanes have been 6-3-1 in the last 10 games and are currently riding a two-game winning streak following a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on November 23.

Panthers vs. Hurricanes: Odds & Prediction

Here’s a look at the lines for this matchup:

• The Hurricanes enter the game as the moneyline favorites at -136, while the Florida Panthers are the underdogs at +115.
• The over/under is set at 5.5. The Hurricanes are set with the under at +100, with the Panthers getting the over at -120.
• The spread is set at +1.5 for the Panthers (-210) with the Hurricanes getting -1.5 spread at +180.

Prediction: The Carolina Hurricanes should take this matchup and get the over. Fans could expect a score of 5-4.

Panthers vs. Hurricanes: Betting Tips

• The Florida Panthers have gone over in 13 of their last 20 games. So, the over could be the safer bet.
• The Panthers are 7-3 in their last 10 matchups versus Eastern Conference teams, suggesting they could upset the Canes.
• Eight of the last 11 matchups between the Hurricanes and Panthers have gone over, making the over bet the safer choice.
• Seven of the Canes’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone over. Fans looking for an unusual pick could find value here.