Game 4 Hurricanes vs Panthers Prediction, Odds & Props (May 24)

• It’s do or die for the Hurricanes when they face the Panthers in Game 4 on Wednesday, May 24th
• Over three games of this series, the Hurricanes have beaten Sergei Bobrovsky just three times
• Check out the Hurricanes vs Panthers odds below as well as our best bet and player prop picks

Shockingly, the Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of being swept in the Eastern Conference Final as the Florida Panthers look to move on to the Stanley Cup Final in the NHL Playoff Bracket on Wednesday, May 24th when the two squads faceoff at FLA Live Arena.

Rod Brind’Amour’s side just can’t solve the puzzle that is Sergei Bobrovsky in goal as the Russian netminder has gotten better with each successive contest, shutting out the Canes in their last matchup to propel Florida to a 3-0 series lead.

Puck drop for Game 4 is scheduled for 8:00 pm ET in a game that will be broadcast on TNT, CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports. Below, we analyze this matchup while providing the Hurricanes vs Panthers odds as well as our prediction and player props to watch out for.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 4 Odds

Finally, online sportsbooks are giving the Panthers the respect they deserve. After being handicapped as underdogs for all 14 of their playoff games, it was a pick’em for Game 3 against Carolina and in Game 4, the Panthers are finally favorites at -115 odds on the moneyline.

In their previous series, the Cats also went up 3-0 on the Maple Leafs and couldn’t close out in Game 4, needing one extra contest to send Toronto packing. Goalscoring has been at a premium this series, with each successive game proving more and more difficult to tally. The Panthers have now hit the under in eight straight.

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Hurricanes Can’t Solve Bobrovsky

Although they’ve had to deal with a number of injuries to key offensive players, the Hurricanes managed to average 4.8 goals per game against the Devils in the second round.

With the return of Teuvo Teravainen against the Panthers this round, it appeared they’d get a further boost up front as they had the shortest Stanley Cup odds of any final four team entering the Conference finals. However, the Finnish winger has been a non-factor and Sergei Bobrovsky has completely shut the door on Carolina.

13 periods played so far in this Eastern Conference finals. Zero 5 on 5 goals for Carolina Hurricanes forwards. Only one 5 on 5 goal scored. Bob’s on another planet right now. Canes can’t buy one.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) May 23, 2023

Overall, the Hurricanes have just a 2.2 shooting percentage in this series, scoring only three times on 135 shots. Only twice during the regular season did they lost four straight games and if the offense doesn’t find a way on Wednesday, they’re doomed for it to happen again.

Panthers News and Betting Trends

No official word has come down, but judging by what Paul Maurice told the media during Tuesday’s off day, the Panthers can breathe a bit of a sigh of relief as it appears Aleksander Barkov will be in the lineup Wednesday after leaving Game 3 early with an apparent lower-body injury.

Coach Maurice says the outlook is “optimistic” on captain Sasha Barkov being able to return for Game 4.

He’ll be looked at again tomorrow before making the final call.

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) May 23, 2023

After emerging victorious in a high-octane series against the record-setting Bruins in the first round, the Panthers have turned into a defensive juggernaut, although most of that is due to the otherworldly play of their netminder.

Against Boston, the Panthers hit the over in five of seven games with the teams combining to average 7.43 goals per game in that series. Since then, the Cats have combined to average just 4.13 goals per game against Toronto and Carolina, hitting the under eight straight times.

Since the first round, Bob’s numbers have been nothing short of mind-blowing as he continues to climb the leaderboard when it comes to the favorites to win the Conn Smythe trophy.

Sergei Bobrovsky Last 8 Games

I know some might be getting sick of the Bobrovsky storyline, but when he’s putting in performances like he has, night after night, it’s impossible to ignore.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Player Prop Picks

For our player prop picks, we’re focusing on one player from each side to light the lamp in Game 4. With scoring so hard to come by in this series, the payout odds provide a nice return.

It’s now been five straight games since Carolina’s leading goal scorer during the regular season and the playoffs, Sebastian Aho, found the back of the net. He’s had 13 shots in three games this series and if you’re betting on anybody to solve the riddle that is Bobrovsky, wager on the Canes’ best offensive player.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 4 Player Prop Picks

On the other side, Sam Reinhart has flown somewhat under the radar for a Florida team where Bobrovsky and Matthew Tkachuk steal all the headlines, but he’s scored some massive goals for the Cats this postseason. Reinhart has scored in five of six home games in these playoffs, including four straight, so bet on him to do it once again.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 4 Prediction

As the favorites in the NHL odds for the first time these playoffs, Florida is now playing with the weight of some expectations.

While we don’t think being made chalk will affect them on the ice, this series has been way too close for the Panthers to be up 3-0. With their backs against the wall, our prediction is that Brind’Amour’s side shows their pride and avoids the sweep to send this series back to Carolina for a Game 5.

Pick: Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline (-105)