New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Florida Panthers in a conference matchup at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The Devils, coming off a 1-0 loss to the San
Game outlook
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Florida Panthers in a conference matchup at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The Devils, coming off a 1-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks, will be looking to bounce back, while the Panthers aim to continue their winning streak, currently at seven games. The Panthers are the betting favorite with opening odds at -142, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. In their last meeting, the Panthers emerged victorious with a 5-3 win over the Devils.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Devils +125 | Panthers -142
Spread: Devils +1.5 (-196) | Panthers -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 59%.
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey's three-game winning streak came to an end with a 1-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. The Sharks scored late in the first period and held on for the win, with goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stopping all 44 shots fired by the Devils. LW Jesper Bratt had eight shots on net in the loss. Despite the defeat, New Jersey's goaltending has been strong recently, allowing three goals or less in seven straight games. Coach Sheldon Keefe noted that the team struggled offensively and looked fatigued, especially their top players. Key injuries include RW Nathan Bastian and Curtis Lazar. The Devils are ranked 7th in offense, 7th in defense, and have a record of 7-4 this season, with a power ranking of 6.