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Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/2/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers matchup.
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Carolina-Florida game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Panthers with a win probability of 52% and the Hurricanes with 48%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Panthers predictions page.
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Canes vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Panthers and Hurricanes at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Hurricanes vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Carolina vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Hurricanes and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers a 52% chance of beating the Hurricanes.
According to our model, the Hurricanes (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-245) | -1.5 (+210) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -120 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Hurricanes vs. Panthers matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 35.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 6.4% |
| Sebastian Aho | 6.2% |
| Martin Necas | 5.4% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 6.5% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 6.4% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 5.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 32.6% |
| Sebastian Aho | 31.6% |
| Martin Necas | 26.4% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 35.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 31.5% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 27.9% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Hurricanes on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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