<p>The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in a regular-season NHL game. The game takes place at the Lenovo Center on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>Florida holds a record of 24-18-3 and ranks 12th in their conference. Carolina stands at 28-15-4, holding 2nd place in their conference. Both teams aim to improve their standings as the season progresses.</p> <h2>Panthers vs Hurricanes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes</li><li>Venue: Lenovo Center</li><li>Date: Friday, January 16, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -159, Florida Panthers MoneyLine +133</li></ul> <h2>Florida Panthers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Florida Panthers have been active on the road. In their recent game against the Buffalo Sabres, they secured a win, 4-3. Carter Verhaeghe and A.J. Greer were key contributors with Verhaeghe providing three assists and Greer scoring two goals.</p> <p>Against the Ottawa Senators, the Panthers also came out on top, winning 3-2. They scored two power play goals during that game. Aaron Ekblad and Gustav Forsling each played a significant role, with Forsling scoring a goal and an assist.</p> <p>In their game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Panthers faced a tough loss, 6-2. Sam Bennett was a standout player, scoring both goals for the team. The Panthers have shown strong offensive plays but need to tighten up defensively in future games.</p> <h2>Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes have had a mix of wins and losses recently. They lost to the St. Louis Blues 3-0, despite having 33 shots on goal. In their game against the Detroit Red Wings, they scored 3 goals but still fell short, losing 4-3.</p> <p>In a home game against the Seattle Kraken, the Hurricanes secured a close 3-2 win. They recorded 34 shots on goal and managed to keep the Kraken at 12 shots. Before that, they had a strong performance against the Anaheim Ducks, winning 5-2 with 35 shots on goal.</p> <p>The Hurricanes have some key players making an impact. Sebastian Aho leads with 45 points, including 17 goals. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers have also contributed with points and hits, providing depth in the lineup.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the Florida Panthers. The Hurricanes' moneyline is set at -159, while the Panthers' is at +133. Based on the teams' skater and goaltending stats, Carolina's stronger defensive ranking suggests they will win, with a projected score of 4-2.</p> <p>The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0, with odds of -111 for the over and -112 for the under. Given the projected score of 4-2, taking the over is a reasonable choice. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and their combined offensive stats support a total over 6 goals.</p>

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