Panthers vs Hurricanes Same Game Parlay Picks, May 20: Bet Sebastian Aho, Carolina in Game 1

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in a matchup of balanced offensive teams with several value players for your NHL prop bets

Florida is the slight favorite in the NHL betting odds for the series and boasts eight players between 12 and eight points in the first dozen playoff games. The Panthers received a goal from six different players in their 6-1 win over Toronto in Game 7 on Sunday.

Carolina has been the best defensive team in the postseason (1.8 goals per game against).and is still the longshot (+300) in the NHL futures bets. Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis lead the Hurricanes (10 points each) and Andrei Svechnikov boasts eight goals.

Panthers vs Hurricanes Free NHL Parlay Picks

• Leg 1: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 goals (+204)

Why not go for it? Those empty-net goals can turn one-goal leads into two-goal wins very easily. You will only get -120 odds for a Carolina one-goal win, but a 3-1 or 4-2 victory balloons your NHL parlay ticket payoff. We expect Carolina’s offense to keep producing and its defense to be as solid as ever in this NHL matchup.

Bet on the Hurricanes -1.5 (+204)

• Leg 2: Panthers Team Total Under 2.5 Goals (-120)

Florida may open things up later in the series, but we like Carolina’s defense, and goalie Frederik Andersen owns a 12-4-3 career record versus the Panthers. The underrated Jaccob Slavin leads the Hurricanes’ defense, along with veterans Dmitry Orlov and Brent Burns. That’s why keeping Florida to two or fewer goals is among our free NHL picks for your parlay.

Bet on the Panthers Team Total Under 2.5 Goals (-120)

Through 81 playoff games in his career, Jaccob Slavin has 40 points and a +41.

Slavin is the first player since Charlie Huddy in 1988 to record 40 points and a +40 in his first 80 playoff games. pic.twitter.com/YGvXdRngcD

— The Canes Stats Brand™ (@CanesStats) May 17, 2025

• Leg 3: Carolina’s Sebastian Aho 1+ Assist (+125)

The talented center from Finland posted 45 assists during the regular season and has a team-high seven in the playoffs. Aho centers the top line with sharp-shooting Svechnikov and Jarvis, so he will have some chances to set up those two. As always, check late NHL news for injury updates and forward line changes.

Bet on Sebastian Aho 1+ Assists (+125)

• Leg 4: Florida’s Brad Marchand to Score 1+ Goals (+325)

The veteran forward is starting to make a major impact for his new team and seems to be having fun. Marchand had just four points in 10 regular-season games after being acquired from Boston at the trade deadline. However, he has 12 points in 12 playoff games after notching a goal and two assists on Sunday against Toronto. The value should help your NHL parlay ticket.

Bet on Brad Marchand to Score 1+ Goals (+325)

Brad Marchand is the first player in NHL history to win five winner-take-all games against the same franchise. 👀 #Game7 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/pSrR5tLLCZ

— NHL (@NHL) May 19, 2025

Panthers vs Hurricanes How to Watch

• Game: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes
• Date/Time: Tuesday, May 20, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
• Panthers vs Hurricanes Live Stream: NHL.com

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