Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 2 Prediction - Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers lock horns in Game 2 of the 2023 NHL Conference Final at PNC Arena on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Panthers vs. Hurricanes, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 2

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Panthers-Hurricanes NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 57% chance of defeating the Panthers in Game 2 of the 2022 Conference Finals.

The winner of the NHL Conference Final will progress to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Panthers and Hurricanes is at Carolina's PNC Arena.

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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 2 Odds

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+175), Panthers +1.5 (-194)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -150, Panthers +132
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-115/+102)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are currently -1.5 favorites against the Panthers, with +175 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -194.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -150, which means you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +132, where you can bet $100 to profit $132, earning a total payout of $232, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 2

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 @ +175 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +132 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Panthers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Panthers moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 2 Probabilities

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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Hurricanes? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Hurricanes.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho a ** chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.7% probability
• Sam Bennett: 5.8% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.0% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 4.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 4.5% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 6.8% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 5.8% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 4.0% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 4.0% probability
• Jack Drury: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 32.8% probability
• Sam Bennett: 28.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 26.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 26.5% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 25.4% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 36.3% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 29.5% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 23.1% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 22.7% probability
• Jack Drury: 21.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Game 2 of the Panthers vs. Hurricanes series on May 20, 2023.

Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 2

Saturday's Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Saturday May 20, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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