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Florida Panthers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against New Jersey Devils in Key Conference Matchup

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 vs Florida Stats

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 11-6-2 this season.

Florida Panthers Analysis

Florida Panthers had their seven-game winning streak come to an end with a 4-1 loss to the Devils on Tuesday. Sam Reinhart continued his point streak, but goalie Spencer Knight gave up three goals. Despite leading in scoring chances, the Panthers could not capitalize on opportunities in the third period. Reinhart noted the tight-checking game and credited both teams' adherence to their game plans. Key injuries include the second-line center being day-to-day due to tightness. The Panthers hold a power ranking of 5, ranking 5th in offense and 12th in defense, with an overall record of 11-4-1. In their last three matchups, New Jersey had a 1-2-0 record against Florida.

Florida Panthers Poised for Victory Against New Jersey Devils After Impressive Streak

The Florida Panthers have emerged victorious in three of their last five matchups against the New Jersey Devils, with their goaltenders successfully restricting the Devils to three goals or fewer in four of their previous seven encounters. Notably, the Panthers demonstrated exceptional performance away from their home venue last season, boasting a notable 63.4% win rate. Their recent track record on the road remains impressive, securing victory in five of their last six games. Conversely, the Devils struggled significantly on the road last season, facing defeat in nearly half of their away games. Recent defeats at the hands of the Flames and Sharks have further highlighted the Devils' challenges. With the Panthers currently in top form, having won seven of their last eight games and boasting a commendable home record, the statistical data strongly favors a convincing victory for Florida at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday. Therefore, a confident choice would be to support the Panthers in this upcoming match.

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