On January 2, the NHL features 12 games, with two matchups drawing particular interest for betting enthusiasts. The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Minnesota Wild visit the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Both games are set to start at 7 p.m. ET.

The Hurricanes, currently struggling with a record of 22-13-2, recently lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets and have not fared well on the road. In contrast, the Panthers (23-13-2) are coming off a victory against the New York Rangers and have shown resilience despite recent shutout losses.

In the second matchup, the Wild, who hold a 23-11-4 record, are looking to maintain their momentum after a win against the Nashville Predators. The Capitals (25-10-2) also enter the game on a high note, having defeated the Boston Bruins. Betting experts suggest favoring the Panthers and Capitals for a successful betting night.