Prediction: Florida Panthers VS Carolina Hurricanes 2025-05-28

The Florida Panthers are on the verge of closing out the series, but the Carolina Hurricanes are looking to stay alive. With the Panthers leading 3-1, they're still favored to win, but the Hurricanes' 3-0 shutout victory in Game 4 has given them a glimmer of hope.

The Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen was stellar in net, making 20 saves to secure the shutout. Meanwhile, the Panthers' offense was stifled, and they'll need to regroup if they want to take the series.

As for the odds, the Panthers are still favored, with most books listing them at around 1.8. The Hurricanes are around 2.05. The over/under is set at 5.5, with the over at around 2.05 and the under at 1.8.

My best bet for this game is the under 5.5. The Hurricanes' shutout victory in Game 4 has shown that they can tighten up defensively, and they'll likely look to do the same in Game 5. The Panthers, on the other hand, will need to find a way to break through the Hurricanes' defense, but they may struggle to do so. With the series on the line, I expect a low-scoring, defensive-minded game, making the under 5.5 a good bet.

Best bet: Under 5.5 (1.8)

More archived NHL predictions