Hurricanes vs Panthers: Game 2 Prediction and NHL Tips - 21 May 2023
Last updated: May 21, 2023, 12:09AM | Published: May 19, 2023, 6:21AM
The Carolina Hurricanes face the Florida Panthers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at PNC Arena on Sunday, starting at 10:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Hurricanes vs Panthers, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 2
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Carolina-Florida NHL Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Hurricanes a 57% chance of defeating the Panthers at PNC Arena.
More: Hurricanes vs Panthers Simulated 10,000 Times
Hurricanes vs Panthers: Game 2 Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at PNC Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hurricanes $1.67, Panthers $2.30
- Line: Hurricanes -1.5 ($2.75), Panthers +1.5 ($1.48)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.91, Under $1.95
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Hurricanes to win at $1.67. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Panthers to win at $2.30.
The Hurricanes are 1.5-goal favourites against the Panthers, with odds of $2.75 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.48.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Over.
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Hurricanes vs Panthers: Game 2 Best Bets
- Head to Head: Florida at $2.30 with PointsBet
- Line: Hurricanes -1.5 at $2.75 with PointsBet
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (55% probability)
These Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 2 betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Hurricanes have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Although the Panthers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 2: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Carolina vs Florida on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Hurricanes vs Panthers: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Hurricanes vs Panthers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is the most likely player to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs Panthers.
Aho has a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star has a 36.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Hurricanes First Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Hurricanes Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Carolina vs Florida match-up at PNC Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Hurricanes vs Panthers: Game 2 Preview
The Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEST on Sunday.
- Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers
- Date: Sunday 21 May 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: PNC Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Carolina vs Florida are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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