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Hurricanes vs. Panthers Picks, Odds, and Preview (Dec 19)
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Competitive action from the Eastern Conference is set for the NHL on December 19. The Florida Panthers will have their sights set on a fourth straight win when they host the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes. Discover our picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, December 19, 2025. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Hurricanes | |
| Panthers |
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Head-to-Head
The Panthers have recorded wins in 52% of their home games against the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, it could be worth noting that they have won each of the last three, which includes a pair of victories during pre-season in September.
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Game Preview
The defending Stanley Cup champions appear to be hitting form at the right time, as the Florida Panthers have moved up to fourth in the Atlantic Division after winning each of their last three.
Florida have now gone 6-3-1 in their last ten to improve their overall record to 18-13-2. The Panthers rank among the best offensive teams in the East, having scored an impressive 106 goals.
They continued their impressive recent form on Wednesday after battling to a 3-2 home success against the Los Angeles Kings. The Panthers have now gone 10-6-2 at Amerant Bank Arena in 2025-26.
However, they will face a challenge on Friday, as one of the best road teams travel to Florida. The Carolina Hurricanes have gone 10-4-1 on the road this term, and they currently sit top of the Metropolitan Division.
Seth Jarvis has been the standout star for the team, leading the Canes with 18 goals and 26 points. Carolina recorded a fifth straight win in their most recent outing, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on the road.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Picks
This matchup pits two of the standout Eastern Conference sides against each other. The Panthers have shown recent solid form, but the Hurricanes and their consistency throughout the campaign could make them the standout play from a value perspective.
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