New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Florida Panthers in an important conference matchup on Thursday evening at Amerant Bank Arena. Both teams are currently
Game outlook
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Florida Panthers in an important conference matchup on Thursday evening at Amerant Bank Arena. Both teams are currently sitting in first place in their respective divisions and have been on winning streaks in recent games. The Devils have won four of their last five games, while the Panthers have won seven of their previous eight. The Devils will look to continue their success after defeating the Panthers 4-1 in their last meeting earlier this week. The game is set to start at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with Florida opening as the betting favorite at -138.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Devils +123 | Panthers -138
Spread: Devils +1.5 (-215) | Panthers -1.5 (+180)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 58%.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils have been on a successful streak lately, winning four of their last five games, including a 4-1 victory over the Panthers. RW Timo Meier scored a crucial goal late in the second period to secure the lead, with Dougie Hamilton and Jesper Bratt contributing two assists each. Goalie Jacob Markstrom made several key saves to maintain the lead. The Devils have a strong record when leading after two periods and their goaltenders have been performing well, allowing three goals or less in the last eight games. However, they are currently without RW Nathan Bastian due to injury. With a power ranking of 4, New Jersey ranks 9th in offense, 7th in defense, and has a record of 7-4 this season.