Ryan Hodges
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In the final week of the regular season, there was very realistic chance that the Panthers were not even going to make the playoffs. Then, having drawn the historically good Bruins in the first round, they were not expected to make the second round. Lo and behold, they do and then proceed to roll over a stacked Maple Leafs team as well. The Hurricanes are looking to put an end to this Cinderella story in this unlikely Eastern Conference Final. These teams are on fire and will put on a two-week show beginning tonight.
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Panthers ML (+120)
Over 5.5 (-120)
Sam Reinhart over 0.5 goals (+185)
Same Game Parlay odds: +575
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Florida Panthers ML over Carolina Hurricanes (+120)
Neither team had a very tumultuous second round. They both took their respective series 4-1 and are absolutely rolling. But based on the opponents the Panthers and Hurricanes have faced, what Florida has done to get to this point is arguably more impressive. For the Panthers, the Islanders were not exactly the toughest opponent and the Devils were predominantly a young, inexperienced team. It is a bit of a different story for the Panthers who beat deep, experienced, perennial contenders.
In a series that feels like an unstoppable force vs an immovable object, the Panthers have shown more. Of course that is subjective. Obviously the Hurricanes have played fantastic, sound hockey. But Florida has faced more adversity against better teams and enters this game 6-1 on the road this postseason. Maybe Carolina will prove otherwise this series. But until or unless they do, this Panthers team looks too good to fade.
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Over 5.5 (-120)
These teams have been great at shutting down their opponent. But they have each also flexed enough goal scoring to make the over of a lower alternate total of 5.5 look more appealing. During the regular season, the Bruins and Maple Leafs finished second and ninth in the NHL in goals scored per game. The Panthers outscored them both in the playoffs. Florida dialed in their goal prevention in the playoffs but still average 3.33 goals scored per game which should be enough to contribute to an over 5.5 goals.
The story is similar with the Hurricanes. Entering the playoffs, their team strength was goal prevention while they were just okay in goal scoring. In the playoffs though, they have run up score and showed some serious offensive prowess despite being riddled with injuries. They scored a crazy 4.8 goals per last round rolling into the Conference Finals. These teams are strong defensively but have shown enough offensively that they should go over 5.5 total goals.
Sam Reinhart over 0.5 goals (+185)
For one of the hottest teams in this year’s postseason, Sam Reinhart is tied for the team lead in goals. He has played his role near perfectly and there is no reason to think that will not continue. Reinhart scored in the last 3 games of the Boston series, as well as in 2 of the last 3 games in the Toronto series. As the games grow more and more important, Reinhart continues to show up.
The Hurricanes have smothered their opponents thus far in the playoffs. Granted, neither of their first two opponents were playing as well as Florida is currently playing. Regardless, there is a reasonable expectation that Carolina will be focused on neutralizing Florida’s top 6. Enter third line winger Sam Reinhart. He is currently slated on the third line and top power play. If there is less focus on Reinhart being on the third line, this +185 is good value for him to continue scoring.
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