Hurricane-Panther Clash Forecast in Game 3, Betting Odds and Initial Goalkeepers (24th May)
The Carolina Hurricanes, currently on a two-game losing streak and trailing the defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers 2-0 in their series, face a tough challenge as they travel to the Amerant Bank Arena for Game 3.
In the road underdog role with odds of +122, the Hurricanes will aim to avoid slipping further into a 3-0 deficit and mount a comeback. The Panthers, on the other hand, are -145 favorites in Game 3's moneyline odds, indicating a 60.32% probability of taking a commanding 3-0 series lead.
With a total set at 5.5 goals and the under slightly favored at -125, expectations label Game 3 as a potential low-scoring contest. Carolina's recent defensive display, surrendering 10 goals in two home games, and Florida's outstanding playoff performance with only 2.21 goals allowed per game, suggest a tight match.
Despite the Panthers' explosive offense, key factors hint at a tighter affair. defensive stalwart Sergei Bobrovsky, Florida's netminder, has allowed fewer than three goals in six straight playoff games, including a shutout in Game 2, while Carolina's decision to switch to backup Pyotr Kochetkov introduces uncertainty, which could contribute to a lower-scoring game.
In an attempt to change the game's dynamic, Carolina's switch to Kochetkov indicates their urgency to slow down the pace and tighten their defensive play. The under has already cashed in two out of three of Florida's recent home games and both of Carolina's recent road contests, suggesting a similar outcome for Game 3.
Staying with the game's under become an appealing bet, even with the Panthers' offensive production thus far. The under has proven successful even in high-scoring series, as the Panthers can demonstrate winning efficiency over volume, averaging just 22 shots per game in this series so far. With Bobrovsky playing at a high level and Carolina's offense struggling, a lower-scoring game seems a realistic possibility.
Puck drop for Game 3 is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on TNT, with the match's detailed odds and goalie starting lineups as follows:
Carolina Hurricanes:- P. Kochetkov (1-0, 2.57 GAA, .891 SV%)
Florida Panthers:- S. Bobrovsky (10-4, 2.13 GAA, .910 SV%)
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(*Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook on May 24, 2023. Bet responsibly.)
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- The Carolina Hurricanes, underdogs with odds of +122, aim to prevent a 3-0 deficit in Game 3 against the dominant Florida Panthers.
- Moneyline odds of -145 indicate a 60.32% probability of the Panthers taking a commanding 3-0 series lead, making them the favorites.
- The total for Game 3 has been set at 5.5 goals, with the under slightly favored at -125, indicating a possibility of a low-scoring match.
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- In this NHL playoff series, the under has proven to be a lucrative bet, with Carolina and Florida's recent games favoring the under.
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