Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final is set to feature the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Carolina advanced by defeating the Washington Capitals in five games in the second round, while Florida secured their spot after a hard-fought seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, culminating in a decisive 6-1 road win. The opening faceoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
For Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes are listed as the -124 money line favorite, meaning a $124 wager would win $100. The Florida Panthers are the underdog at +104 (bet $100 to win $104). The total goals for the game is set at 5.5, with the puck line favoring Carolina at -1.5 (+204). These are the key betting lines for the contest.
Best Bets for Game 1:
- Hurricanes ML (-124)
- Over 5.5 total goals (+105)
Analyzing the trends, the Over has been prominent in the Panthers` recent road games, particularly their final two games against the Leafs where they scored six goals in each. Florida`s starting goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky (a Vezina Trophy winner), posted a 2.55 goals-against average versus Carolina during the regular season, allowing five goals across two games. For the Hurricanes, goaltender Frederik Andersen has seen the Under hit in four of his last five starts, although Carolina`s offense has been effective, scoring three or more goals in their last three games.
Elton Marrow