Betting Guide: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference Finals Game 1

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are now down to the final four teams. In the Western Conference Finals, the Edmonton Oilers face off against the Dallas Stars, while the Eastern Conference Finals feature the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Florida Panthers. The Eastern Conference series begins with Game 1 on Tuesday night, and the Western Conference series starts on Wednesday. If you`re looking for details on how and where to place bets on the NHL playoffs, including the Panthers-Hurricanes matchup, this article has the information you need.

The Panthers secured their first Stanley Cup championship last year. In their previous series against the Maple Leafs, they overcame a 2-0 deficit by winning four of the next five games to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hurricanes, conversely, decisively defeated the Eastern Conference`s No. 1 seed, the Washington Capitals, in five games in the second round to reach this stage. The teams met three times during the regular season, with Florida winning two of those contests. SportsLine`s consensus odds favor the Hurricanes at -125 for Game 1, with the total goals line set at 5.5. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.

This section will explain how and where to bet on the NHL playoffs, focusing on the Panthers-Hurricanes Game 1, and highlight the leading betting apps and their best new user promotions.

Where to Bet on the NHL

You can place bets on the NHL through various sportsbooks and their mobile apps, including popular options like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, bet365, and Caesars.

This guide provides current information on the best options and apps for betting on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Best NHL Betting Promotions

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo

The FanDuel Sportsbook welcome offer provides new customers with $200 in bonus bets if their initial wager of at least $5 is successful. This promotion doesn`t require a promo code or minimum odds for the first bet. If your first bet of $5 or more wins, you`ll receive $200 in bonus funds. These funds can be used for a single $200 bet or split into smaller wagers (e.g., ten $20 bets). Winnings from bonus bets do not include the original bonus stake. Bonus bets are valid for seven days.

DraftKings Sportsbook Promo

The DraftKings Sportsbook welcome bonus offers new users $300 in bonus bets if their initial wager of at least $5 wins. No promo code is necessary. If your first bet of $5 or more is successful, you will receive $300 in bonus bets. These bonus funds expire after seven days, and the stake is not included in winnings from bonus bets.

BetMGM Sportsbook Promo

By using the BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS, new users can claim a welcome offer where they receive their initial stake back in bonus bets, up to $1,500, if their first wager loses. If the first bet wins, the user receives cash winnings and the original stake as usual. If the losing first bet is less than $50, it`s refunded as a single bonus bet equal to the stake. If the losing first bet is $50 or more, the stake is returned as five bonus bets, each worth 20% of the initial wager (e.g., a $500 loss returns five $100 bonus bets). Bonus bets are valid for seven days.

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo

The Fanatics Sportsbook welcome offer provides up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets. No promo code is needed. With this promotion, if your first cash wager of the day over your initial 10 days with the sportsbook results in a loss, you will receive bonus bets equal to your stake, up to $100 per day, totaling a maximum of $1,000. You must opt-in daily. Qualifying bets must be at least $10 with odds of -500 or longer. Bonus bets expire after seven days and are credited within 72 hours of the qualifying bet settling as a loss. Winnings from bonus bets do not include the bonus bet stake.

bet365 Sportsbook Promo

By using the bet365 promo code CBSBET365, new users can get $150 in bonus bets after making a first deposit of at least $10 and placing an initial wager of at least $5. The bonus bets are credited once your qualifying bet settles and are valid for seven days. Winnings from bets placed with bonus funds do not include the bonus stake.

Caesars Sportsbook Promo

New customers signing up with Caesars Sportsbook can use the promo code CBSDYW to receive ten 100% profit boost tokens after placing their first wager of at least $1. These profit boosts expire after seven days. Each token has a maximum bet amount of $25 and a maximum additional winning amount of $2,500.

How to Bet on the NHL

You can place bets on the NHL Eastern and Western Conference Finals, including series bets, individual game outcomes, or various prop bets, using your phone, tablet, or computer via sportsbooks such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, bet365, and Caesars. Here are common types of NHL wagers available for these series and the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals.

• Moneyline: Betting on which team will win the game outright.
• Puck Line (Spread): Betting on a team based on the margin of victory or loss. The favorite (-1.5) must win by two or more goals, while the underdog (+1.5) must win or lose by only one goal.
• Total Goals (Over/Under): Betting on whether the combined score of both teams will be more (Over) or less (Under) than a set number. For instance, a total of 5.5 means an `Under` bet wins if the combined score is 5 or less, and an `Over` bet wins if it`s 6 or more.
• Prop Bets: Wagers on specific events within a game or player performances, such as the number of goals, assists, points, or shots on goal a player will have.
• Parlay: Combining multiple bets onto a single ticket. All individual bets (legs) in the parlay must win for the parlay to pay out. This increases potential winnings but also the risk.
• Live Betting: Placing wagers after the game has already started. Odds update in real-time based on the ongoing game events.

Responsible Gaming

It is crucial for bettors to be aware of their limits and engage in responsible gaming practices. Reputable sportsbooks provide users with resources and tools for responsible gambling, including options for setting time and wager limits, as well as self-exclusion programs. National resources dedicated to responsible gambling include the National Council for Problem Gambling (NCPG) and Gamblers Anonymous. Assistance is also available by calling or texting 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).