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Panthers vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/23/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 55% chance of defeating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +126 | -148 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 | -190 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +126 |
| Total | Over 6 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers +1.5 at the spread.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Reinhart a 40.5% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 40.5% |
| Brad Marchand | 33.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 33.6% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 25.0% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 20.2% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 30.2% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 29.4% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 26.1% |
| Jackson Blake | 24.7% |
| Bradly Nadeau | 22.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.2% |
| Brad Marchand | 6.3% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 4.3% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 3.8% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 6.2% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.8% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.0% |
| Jackson Blake | 4.4% |
| Logan Stankoven | 4.0% |
Panthers vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Hurricanes and Panthers at Lenovo Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Hurricanes insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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