Senators vs. Hurricanes odds, line: 2025-2026 NHL first-round playoffs best bets from proven model

The Metropolitan Division champion Carolina Hurricanes open their quest for their second-ever Stanley Cup championship when they take on the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff matchup on Saturday. Carolina last won a Stanley Cup title in 2006. The Senators (44-27-1), who finished as a wild card team, are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. The Hurricanes (53-22-7), who had the best record in the East, are 7-2-1 over the past 10 games.

The best-of-seven series begins with a 3 p.m. ET opening faceoff. The Hurricanes are the -152 favorite (risk $152 to win $100) in the latest Senators vs. Hurricanes odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total goals scored is 5.5. 

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