Panthers vs. Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 5/28/2025

Florida Panthers (47-26-9) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (46-27-9)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

• Panthers: Lost Game 4, 3-0 (lead series 3-1)

• Hurricanes: Won Game 4, 3-0

Head-to-Head:

Florida has dominated the series, winning 10 of the last 14 meetings against Carolina. The Panthers lead the Eastern Conference Final 3-1, with a chance to clinch the series tonight.

Florida Panthers Breakdown:

The Panthers are looking to bounce back after a shutout loss in Game 4. Despite the setback, they have been strong offensively, averaging 3.35 goals per game during the regular season. Sergei Bobrovsky has been solid in net, posting a 2.59 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Key players include Aleksander Barkov, who leads the team with 82 points, and Jason Robertson, who has scored 35 goals this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Breakdown:

The Hurricanes kept their season alive with a 3-0 victory in Game 4. Frederik Andersen was outstanding, stopping all 20 shots he faced. Offensively, Carolina has averaged 3.24 goals per game, with Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal leading the charge. The Hurricanes will look to build on their momentum and force a Game 6.

Betting Trends:

Florida Panthers:

• The total has gone OVER in 13 of Florida's last 18 games.

• Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.

• Florida is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games against Carolina.

Carolina Hurricanes:

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games.

• The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Carolina's last 18 games against Florida.

Exact Score Prediction:

Florida Panthers 4 – Carolina Hurricanes 3

Our Best Bet:

Florida Panthers ML (-115)

The Panthers have been the better team throughout the series and have a strong track record against the Hurricanes. With the opportunity to close out the series, expect Florida to come out focused and secure the win.

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