Florida Panthers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling St. Louis Blues
In this interconference battle, two teams are facing off in hopes of improving their playoff standing. The game will take place in the Gateway City, with the visiting team,
Game outlook
In this interconference battle, two teams are facing off in hopes of improving their playoff standing. The game will take place in the Gateway City, with the visiting team, Florida, looking to continue their winning streak after a dominant 8-4 victory over Colorado. St. Louis, on the other hand, managed to secure a tight 2-1 shootout win against Carolina in their previous game. The Blues have historically had the upper hand in their last 10 meetings with a 6-3-1 record and have emerged victorious in their most recent four encounters. The first game of the season between these two teams ended in a 4-1 win for the Blues on December 21, 2023. Currently, Florida holds the betting favorite position with odds opening at -172 and the current line stands at Florida -174.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers -174 | Blues +147
Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+145) | Blues +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 64%.
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers extended their winning streak to seven games with a decisive victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. With a record of 25-12-2, they currently sit in second place in the Atlantic Division, trailing the Boston Bruins by two points. Offensively, the Panthers rank 16th in the league, averaging 3.15 goals per game. Defensively, they are stronger, ranking 3rd by allowing an average of 2.51 goals per contest. The team also boasts a 15th ranking in power play success with a conversion rate of 21.4%. Additionally, their penalty killing is impressive, ranked 7th in the league at 83.9%. In the game against Colorado, the Panthers dominated the opening period with a 3-0 lead, thanks to goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart. However, in the second period, Florida was outscored 3-1, resulting in a 4-3 lead at the intermission. The Panthers, with a strong showing in the third period, outscored Colorado 4-1, securing the win. Sam Reinhart completed a hat trick, contributing to a final score of 7-4. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 saves in the win and is expected to start again in their next game. In terms of rankings, Florida holds the number 3 spot, coming in at number 23 in offense with an average of 3.03 goals per game and number 3 in defense, allowing 2.50 points per game against them.