If the Florida Panthers want to pull off a miracle and make the playoffs, they need to start winning hockey games again. The Panthers - who are seven points out of the final Wild Card spot with five games to go – have lost three-straight games and have not won three or more in a row in nearly a month. The Panthers need to get white-hot starting Monday when they host the freshly eliminated Carolina Hurricanes.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of the Hurricanes last 11 games.
- The Panthers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- The Panthers are 1-4 SU and ATS in their last 5 games against the Hurricanes.
The Panthers will need to get their offense going again if they wish to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, as the team has averaged just two goals per game in their last three. If anyone one player needs to break out of a slump, it is Aleksander Barkov, as the Panthers leading scorer has no goals and two assists in the last six games.
The Hurricanes come into this game with nothing to play for after being officially eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday – bringing Carolina’s playoff drought to nine consecutive seasons. This could very well be the end for general manager Ron Francis and head coach Bill Peters, as the duo have yet to bring the Hurricanes to the playoffs in four seasons at the helm with the team going a collective 136-136-53.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Carolina Hurricanes opened as 162 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 6 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.5-2.1 win for the Hurricanes on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 35-33-11 this season, while the Panthers are 39-30-8. Carolina is 36-41-2 against the total, while Florida is 38-37-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Carolina injuries news.
The Hurricanes - Panthers odds would favor the Panthers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida is rated No. 11 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Carolina is at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Florida's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 3.01 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.13 goals allowed. The Panthers power play is averaging 18.91% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 77.66% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Carolina lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Rangers on March 31. Bettors who backed the Rangers at +166 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Florida was a 5-1 loser on the road against the Bruins. Bettors on Boston at -170 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
- Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Carolina's last 11 games
- Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Florida is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Florida's last 15 games at home
- Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Philadelphia, Thursday, April 5th
Florida home to Nashville, Tuesday, April 3rd
