The Panthers will play the Hurricanes on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. The puck hits the ice on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers currently have a 91.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes heading into this matchup with a 95.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers have a 10-9-0 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Florida Panthers now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 16-8-1 record as a home team. That puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Florida Panthers rank 16th (139) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, currently rank 5th (158) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Florida Panthers rank 14th (145) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes, they've given up 142 goals this season, ranking them 15th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Florida Panthers have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes owning a 4-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 24-18-3 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 28-15-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...Florida Panthers face Carolina Hurricanes in crucial clash...Friday the 16th...
Panthers at 24-18-3 with 0.533 win percentage...Hurricanes stand at 28-15-4 with 0.596 win percentage...51 points for Panthers, 60 for Hurricanes...
Before the puck drops, check stats and standings...Explore game and player prop bets...Place a wager at BetRivers or BetMGM...
Get in on the action with SportsBetting3.com's betting guide...Watch two dynamic teams battle it out on the ice...Don't miss this magical matchup...
Quidditch...who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans...Panthers or Hurricanes?...Find out Friday night in Carolina...May the best team win...
Best Panthers at Hurricanes Odds
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Florida Panthers are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +135 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -160 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Panthers
Hurricanes
1/16/26 7:08pm EST | +150-185 |
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $150 at +150 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 40%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $54.05 at -185 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 64.91%.
Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Panthers
Hurricanes
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
FLA at CAR 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -120Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at CAR 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at CAR 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at CAR 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at CAR 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Carolina Hurricanes | 50 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 0.620 | 66 | 27 | 173 | 145 | +28.0 | 18-8-1 | 13-7-3 | 4-2 | 7-2-1 | W3 |
| Florida Panthers | 48 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 0.521 | 53 | 23 | 146 | 160 | -14.0 | 14-10-3 | 11-10-0 | 2-1 | 4-5-1 | L1 |
Florida Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +800 Bet |
Florida Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 16, 2026 NHL Games
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- Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues - 1/16/26 8:10pm EST
- Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche - 1/16/26 9:08pm EST
- Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings - 1/16/26 10:38pm EST