NHL Eastern Finals: Panthers vs. Hurricanes Series Analysis

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00:00Here we are in the Eastern Conference Finals, Joe, the Hurricanes and the Panthers.

00:03If you look at the series prices, we are expecting a great series.

00:07It's the Panthers at minus 130 and the Hurricanes at plus 108.

00:10When you hear those numbers, Joe, what comes to mind?

00:13You know, it's got to be the Florida Panthers for me.

00:16You look two years ago, they were able to sweep here in the Eastern Conference Finals,

00:20the Carolina Hurricanes winning it in four.

00:23And I do think they have every ability to do so in this one.

00:26Now, I'm not calling for the sweep.

00:28I am calling them for the win in six.

00:30You're going to have to lay the juice with the Florida Panthers,

00:33but you could also look at that bet in six as well out there

00:36because this team is just playing at such a different level.

00:40And you look at Carolina and you look at Carolina's path to get here.

00:44They took on a beat up New Jersey Devils team that was so weak on the blue line.

00:48They still had some inconsistencies out there.

00:50It wasn't an easy win over the New Jersey Devils.

00:52Now, they did have their way with the Washington Capitals,

00:55especially on that defensive side of things.

00:58Locking things down on the Capitals.

01:00But I do expect here, this is a different team here for the Florida Panthers

01:04than they faced in those first two rounds.

01:06And I think Florida with their elite offense,

01:08but as well as their defense is going to have the way with this series.

01:12Now, I really like the total goals in this series under 34 and a half.

01:17I think both of these kills out here are so nice and strong for these teams.

01:22You look at those numbers, 1.8 goals only allowed by the Carolina Hurricanes thus far in the playoffs.

01:28And while Florida might score a couple more, Florida's defense is so nice and sound.

01:32And I do think this is a lower scoring game in the conference finals.

01:35I've got an opportunity for this team.

01:40We'll see you next time.

01:40And I'll watch it.

01:41We'll see you next time.

01:42You guys.

01:42You're good.

01:46You're good.

01:47I'm going to show you soon.