Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 2 Props/Live Betting Tips

While Game 1 between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes was a goaltending duel, Game 2 should feature a lot more scoring. Sergei Bobrovsky and Frederik Andersen combined to make more than 110 saves and that is not happening this time. Both Florida and Carolina average nearly seven goals combined. Using the the NHL lines, here are the best props to bet this Saturday.

Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 2 Information

• Date: Saturday, May 20, 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh
• Panthers vs Hurricanes Live Stream:NHL.TV

Martinook Gets Going

If the Hurricanes are to get their 5-on-5 offense going, Jordan Martinook will need to get involved. He was red-hot against the Devils as he accumulated 10 points in five games. Many will point to this being flukish given the Canes’ explosive offense combined with New Jersey’s leaky goaltending.

It may be so. But Martinook will continue to play a big role for Carolina as he eats big minutes with the “shutdown line”. He had a few moments against the Panthers and it’s worth betting online that he finds the scoreboard this Saturday even if it’s just a secondary assist.

Reinhart Gets Power Play Going

While the Hurricanes get their even strength offense moving, the Panthers could fire up their power play (PP). They went 0-of-3 in Game 1 and have not scored with the man advantage in three straight games (0-of-11) versus Carolina. Sam Reinhart led the Panthers with 16 PP goals in the regular season and is tied with Brandon Montour with two this postseason.

He’s not a shabby NHL pick to bet to get PP points or to score a goal. Reinhart is shooting at a whopping 19.4% and has been the beneficiary of a stacked PP where he’s sniping alongside Montour. At over 2-1 on the sportsbook, Reinhart could light the lamp for Florida.

That Didn’t Take Long

The Panthers and Hurricanes made NHL news with the sixth-longest game in league history. Bobrovsky and Andersen were a big reason why. But another were the team’s missed scoring chances. It’s something that has often plagued both teams at several junctures in the season. Game 2 may be an overcorrection with either team (or both) scoring in bunches.

Namely, we won’t have to wait long for a team to open the scoring. These teams average nearly a goal per first period, which both rank in the top 12 in the NHL. With potentially fatigued goaltenders, it’s ripe that one team scores before the halfway mark of the first.

Live Betting Pick

Florida remains a lively underdog to bet before and/or during the game. The Panthers have one of the most clutch teams right now. The likes of Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe are built for times like this. Thus, those backing Florida can double down and bet them again should they fall behind in this game.

The Panthers’ online sports betting line can only lengthen if they trail Carolina after one or two periods. Florida is 3-1 in the last four games it surrendered the first goal. This includes a comeback win over Toronto after going down 0-2. And on the flip side, if Florida scores first, it is unbeaten in the postseason. Either way, side with Florida unless they are being blown out by four or more goals.