Preview & Odds: NHL Conference Finals

Nate Hornung

Tue May 16 2023

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs have finally made it to the Final Four teams. The NHL Conference Finals is upon us and below we’ve got a preview of the series along with the betting odds.

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NHL Eastern Conference Finals

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Series Winner

  • Carolina Hurricanes -145
  • Florida Panthers +120

Series Spread

  • Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+125)
  • Florida Panthers +1.5 (-195)

Series Total Games

  • 4 Games (+600)
  • 5 Games (+260)
  • 6 Games (+195)
  • 7 Games (+195)

Panthers vs Hurricanes Series Preview

In three games this year, the Canes hold a 2-1 record over the Panthers, and were able to shut them out at home. This year, the Canes are 3-2 in the playoffs on the road, which is a step up from last season’s 0-6 away playoff record.

Carolina has done well this playoff, despite missing a few key players. They’ve been able to take down two very good hockey teams, and have advanced to face a Florida team who also has their fair share of big wins.

The Panthers have pulled off two huge series upsets to get them to this Eastern Conference Final. The Panthers allow the most shots amongst playoff teams, however, Carolina is still riddled with the injury bug.

It will be interesting to see if Carolina is able to continue to generate a high number of chances, despite their missing pieces. Florida will need to limit the Canes’ attack while also being able to create scoring chances of their own.

This is going to be an extremely exciting series.

Series Prediction

Canes in 7

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NHL Western Conference Finals

Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars

Series Winner

  • Vegas Golden Knights -145
  • Dallas Stars +120

Series Spread

  • Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+125)
  • Dallas Stars +1.5 (-195)

Series Total Games

  • 4 Games (+600)
  • 5 Games (+260)
  • 6 Games (+195)
  • 7 Games (+195)

Golden Knights vs Stars Series Preview

Clearly the Stars have what it takes to beat Vegas, as they’ve done so three times so far this season. However, two of those were in a shootout following overtime, so it goes without saying that Vegas has what it takes to beat Dallas as well.

The Golden Knights are played very good hockey and looked rock solid against Edmonton late in the series. They made defensive adjustments to slow down McDavid and Draisaitl and it totally worked. The goaltending was always going to be the Knight’s downfall, but it seems they can counter it by getting their bodies in front of the puck.

The Stars, coming off an emotional win at home against the Kraken, they have the star power to win the Stanley Cup. Roope Hintz is playing out of his mind, and with veterans Jamie Benn and Joe Pavelski carrying the team, the Stars could go as far as their goalie, Jake Oettinger, can take them

He was a bit shaky in a couple of those Kraken games, but if he finds his groove, this Stars team will be tough to get rid of.

Series Prediction

Stars in 7

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Nate Hornung
Nate Hornung

Nate has been a recreational sports bettor for about 4 years. In that time, he has grown to love the pursuit of winners and sticking it to The Man. Currently pursuing a Math degree, Nate hopes to get a better understanding of numbers to help him become a more profitable sports gambler, however he will be the first to tell you this game is about more than just stats.