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Hurricanes vs. Panthers prediction: Carolina favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [12/19/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Friday.
NHL action continues on Friday at 7:00 PM ET as the Carolina Hurricanes square off with the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Hurricanes a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Panthers.
This article offers further insights into Friday's Hurricanes vs. Panthers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canes vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL game between the Hurricanes and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 51% chance of beating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+195) | +1.5 (-220) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +115 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Panthers +1.5 | -220 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +115 |
| Total | Over 6 | -105 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Hurricanes vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 38.0% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 30.2% |
| Sebastian Aho | 27.2% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 24.5% |
| Jackson Blake | 23.7% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 23.5% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 38.0% |
| Brad Marchand | 35.1% |
| Sam Bennett | 31.8% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 26.5% |
| Anton Lundell | 22.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 6.3% |
| Sebastian Aho | 5.1% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 4.5% |
| Jackson Blake | 4.1% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 4.1% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.3% |
| Brad Marchand | 6.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 4.9% |
| Anton Lundell | 4.3% |
Canes vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Panthers and Hurricanes at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hurricanes vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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