Sartori’s prediction: With two struggling goaltenders between the pipes, a high-scoring affair is in store at the Lenovo Center.
Jan 16, 2026 • 07:00 ET
• 3 min read
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13).
The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers in an Eastern Conference tilt to kick off tonight’s NHL slate.
These two teams typically produce high-scoring games when they meet, and my Panthers vs. Hurricanes predictions expect this trend to continue.
Find out more in my NHL picks for Friday, January 16.
Panthers vs Hurricanes prediction
Panthers vs Hurricanes best bet: Over 5.5 (-140)
There have been six or more total goals scored in seven of the past 10 meetings between these two teams. Given the recent form of each projected starting goaltender, that trend is likely to continue this evening.
The Florida Panthers are expected to start Sergei Bobrovsky, who is in the midst of his worst professional season. He hasn’t posted a save percentage in the .900s in over a month, recording just .861 over that span.
Meanwhile, Frederik Andersen is slated to be in the cage for the Carolina Hurricanes. One of the league’s more inconsistent goaltenders this season, Andersen hasn’t reached a .900 SV% since November 1.
Both netminders enter a challenging matchup, with each team boasting top-six offensive firepower in the league, ranking among the leaders in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60).
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Panthers vs Hurricanes same-game parlay
Florida’s Sam Reinhart comes into this contest in excellent form, scoring nine goals over his past 14 contests, including one in the December 19 matchup against Carolina.
Meanwhile, Carolina’s Logan Stankoven looks to keep his hot streak alive, as the forward has found the back of the net in four of his last six games.
Panthers vs Hurricanes SGP
Over 5.5
Sam Reinhart anytime goalscorer
Logan Stankoven anytime goalscorer
Panthers vs Hurricanes odds
Moneyline: Panthers +140 | Hurricanes -165
Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 (-180) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-160) | Under 5.5 (+135)
Panthers vs Hurricanes trend
The Over has cashed in four of the last five head-to-head meetings. Find more NHL betting trends for Panthers vs. Hurricanes.
How to watch Panthers vs Hurricanes
Location
Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
Date
Friday, January 16, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
ESPN Unlimited, Sportsnet
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Tony Sartori has written over 1,000 pieces of sports betting content across multiple different media outlets. He covers the NHL, UFC, PGA, NFL and MLB. Tony started part-time while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he went on to receive a B.A. in Economics and a certificate in Entrepreneurship in 2022. He continues to work full-time in the sports betting landscape.
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