The Hurricanes are set for another back-to-back game with the Panthers this Thursday. This is the first of two games and is expected to decide which team goes up the top spot of the Central Division. Currently, three teams are fighting to top the Central Division table, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes.

As of this writing, all three teams record 30 winning games, with only a few losses separating them. However, the Panthers are on a forward momentum as they boast a 3-game winning streak coming into the match, while the Hurricanes are fresh off their win against Tampa Bay. We can look forward to a heated Hurricanes vs. Panthers game as the NHL 2020-21 season is only a few weeks away from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

With that, NitroBetting news goes over the highlights of the upcoming game, including recent team form, the latest NHL odds, betting trends, and betting predictions, all of which are geared to help you lock in those winning picks. Don’t forget to check out more Hockey odds at our online BTC sportsbook before placing your bets!

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game Information

Squaring off in South Florida

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— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) April 22, 2021

• When: Thursday, April 22, 2021, 7:00 PM ET
• Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
• TV: NHL.tv
• Radio: Sirius XM NHL Radio
• Live Stream: NHL Live
• NHL Betting Odds: Hurricanes (-125) / OU: 6.0

Why Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes?

The Carolina Hurricanes have the Panthers breathing down their necks as the two are tied at 30 wins and 65 points. What separates them are the additional two losses of the Panthers. And with two fewer games, the Hurricanes can still pull away with a comfortable lead to end their regular season on top of the Central Division.

Their last win was a strong presentation of dominance over the Tampa Bay Lightning, ending the game with a 1-4 scoreline. Steven Lorents had 1 goal and an additional 4 shots on goal. Jordan Martinook scored an empty-net goal with just 2.2 seconds left on the clock, while Alex Nedeljkovic denied Tampa Bay 26 times for the victory.

Ultimately, the Hurricanes are a consistent team that can punish mistakes easily. Their strength is in their solid performances day in and out, and they enter this Hurricanes vs. Panthers game with confidence after sealing the win against their previous opponents.

Why Bet on the Florida Panthers?

The Florida Panthers are looking good with their 3-game winning streak, and they are expected to put the Hurricanes to the test this Thursday. In their previous game against the Blue Jackets, they concluded with a comfortable 4-point lead. Sam Bennett contributed 2 points. He displayed an exemplary performance, which helped his team pull away from the opposition and secure the much-needed 3 points to stay on top.

As the Panthers look to extend their winning streak this round, we expect the team to give us a glimpse of their 3.17 goals per game average on 30.3 shots. They are a good all-rounder team that can do well on both ends, which will prove to be useful in this Hurricanes vs. Panthers game. More than that, this is their second-to-the-last opportunity to earn a win against the Hurricanes, who have claimed 5 wins in their last 6 games.

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Betting Trends

• The Hurricanes are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone under 8 times in the Hurricanes’ last 10 games.
• The Hurricanes are 7-3 in their last 10 away games.
• The Panthers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone under 5 times in the Panthers’ last 10 games.
• The Panthers are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Expert Betting Predictions

We can all look forward to intense action from start to finish of the game. The Florida Panthers will display their league-leading shooting of 34 shots per game and an average of 3.2 goals per contest and see if it can penetrate the Hurricanes’ defense. Although the Central Division leaders cannot match this record, the team holds the 8th spot in average assists per game at 5.6.

This is a tough one to predict as there’s very little separating the two teams. With the Hurricanes holding onto a slight edge due to the team’s consistency, the Panthers can easily threaten to cover the spread and make a run for the win if the team plays its cards right.

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