2025 NHL Eastern Conference Final odds, predictions: Top Game 1 picks, player props from proven model

Here are three player prop bets for Carolina vs. Florida in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference Final

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers will meet in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday. The host Hurricanes have been resting since Thursday, when they defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their second-round series. Meanwhile, the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers have a quick turnaround after finishing their seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. Puck drop at PNC Arena in Raleigh is at 8 p.m. ET.

Carolina is a -125 favorite on the money line (risk $125 to win $100) in the latest Hurricanes vs. Panthers odds, while Florida is a +105 underdog (risk $100 to win $105). Seth Jarvis (+195) has the lowest anytime goal scorer odds, followed by Sam Reinhart and Andrei Svechnikov at +210. Carolina goalie Frederik Anderson's over/under for total saves is 23.5, while Sergei Bobrovsky's is 25.5 Before making any Panthers vs. Hurricanes picks or prop bets, be sure to see the NHL predictions from SportsLine's proven model. You can also get its free Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 1 picks.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. It enters the conference finals of the 2025 NHL playoffs a combined 80-56 on top-rated NHL puck-line and over/under betting picks, returning more than $1,600 for $100 players. Anybody following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen strong returns.  

Now, here are three player props for Hurricanes vs. Panthers on Tuesday:

• Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
• Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+210)
• Frederik Anderson Over 23.5 saves (-115)

Andrei Svechnikov over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)

The Russian forward has registered three shots on goal in four of his last five playoff games. He also had a nine-shot game against the New Jersey Devils in the first round, so he could keep fellow countryman Sergei Bobrovsky on his toes. This player prop is listed at -140 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook, where new users can get the latest BetMGM promo code.

Sam Reinhart anytime goal-scorer (+210)

Reinhart was a member of last year's Stanley Cup-winning team and scored against the Hurricanes during the regular season. He has registered four goals in the playoffs, including a snap shot against the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Sunday. Reinhart to find the back of the net at any point on Tuesday is priced at +175 at DraftKings, which is offering $200 in bonus bets with the latest DraftKings promo code.

Frederik Andersen over 23.5 saves (-115)

The SportsLine model is projecting over 5.5 goals to be scored, which means Carolina's starting netminder will be busy between the pipes on Tuesday. The Hurricanes have the best save percentage in the playoffs (.929) as Andersen faced 17.8 average shots over five games. However, he is about to go up against a Panthers team that is averaging almost 29 shots per game. Andersen to make over 23.5 saves is listed at -115 at DraftKings.

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