The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final gets underway Tuesday night with Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. The Hurricanes, holding home-ice advantage at PNC Arena in Raleigh, are entering the series well-rested, having defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their second-round series last Thursday. In contrast, the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers face a tight turnaround after concluding their strenuous seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs just two days prior on Sunday.
Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET. In the initial odds for this matchup, Carolina is listed as a -125 moneyline favorite, meaning a $125 wager would return $100. The visiting Florida Panthers are the +105 underdogs. Looking at anytime goal scorer odds, Seth Jarvis has the lowest price at +195, followed closely by Sam Reinhart and Andrei Svechnikov at +210. The over/under for total saves is set at 23.5 for Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen and 25.5 for Florida`s Sergei Bobrovsky.
For those looking for betting insights on the Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 1, the SportsLine Projection Model offers valuable predictions and player props. This model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times and has demonstrated profitability, entering the conference finals with an 80-56 record on top-rated NHL puck-line and over/under picks, generating over $1,600 for $100 bettors.
Top Player Prop Bets for Game 1
Based on the SportsLine model`s analysis, here are three recommended player prop bets for Tuesday`s game:
- Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140): The dynamic Russian forward has been consistently firing the puck, recording three or more shots on goal in four of his last five playoff contests. Notably, he unleashed nine shots in a previous round game, indicating his potential to be a significant threat to Sergei Bobrovsky`s net.
- Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+210): A key member of the Panthers` championship squad last season, Reinhart knows how to score in crucial moments. He found the back of the net against the Hurricanes during the regular season and carries momentum after scoring in the decisive Game 7 against Toronto on Sunday.
- Frederik Andersen Over 23.5 saves (-115): Despite Carolina`s impressive playoff save percentage (.929) and Andersen`s average of 17.8 shots faced per game in his last series, the SportsLine model projects a higher-scoring game (over 5.5 goals) and the Panthers are known for generating offense, averaging nearly 29 shots per game. This suggests Andersen will likely face a busy night in the crease.
Elton Marrow