The Florida Panthers will face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. With a firm 2-0 series lead after victories in the first two games on the road, the Panthers are a -148 favorite for this matchup, while the Hurricanes are listed as a +124 underdog. The total goals over/under is set at 5.5, and Florida is also -1.5 (+171) on the puck line.
Before making any decisions on Hurricanes vs. Panthers picks, check out the NHL predictions from SportsLine’s established model. The model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times, offering insight into potential outcomes and performance drivers.
Best Bets for the Matchup
- Hurricanes +1.5 on the puck line (-208)
- Under 5.5 goals (-135)
The Hurricanes have struggled, being outscored 10-2 in the series so far. They will need a solid strategy to even the odds this Saturday. Following the model, projections indicate Carolina will cover the puck line in over 70% of simulations.
