Jets vs Panthers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Jan 31

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, center top, reacts along with players and staff to a penalty call, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Panthers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Jets
  • Jets vs. Panthers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
  • TV Channel: SCRI | TSN3

The Winnipeg Jets (21-25) visit Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers (28-22) on Jan. 31 in Sunrise, FL. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.

The Panthers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).

The Jets vs. Panthers Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Jets vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)Moneyline
Jets+1.5 -2106 -115+118
Panthers-1.5 +1706 -105-105

Jets vs Panthers Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 73.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Jets vs Panthers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Jets will cover the spread with 68.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+6.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games (+6.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have covered the Puck Line in 5 of their last 10 games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Jets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Jets are 25-28 against the spread this NHL season (-1.85 Units / -2.38% ROI).

  • Jets are 21-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.15 Units /-27.03% ROI
  • Jets are 30-22 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 11.14% ROI
  • Jets are 22-30 when betting the Under for -10.5 Units /-17.95% ROI

Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Panthers are 19-34 against the spread this NHL season (-13.5 Units /-18.83% ROI).

  • Panthers are 28-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.8 Units / -11.62% ROI
  • Panthers are 31-22 when betting the Over for +6.9 Units / 11.87% ROI
  • Panthers are 22-31 when betting the Under for -12.3 Units / -20.95% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Panthers vs Jets

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) +145
Sam Reinhart (Fla) +155
Kyle Connor (WIN) +160
Sam Bennett (Fla) +175
Mark Scheifele (WIN) +210
Carter Verhaeghe (Fla) +220

Points Per Game Predictions for Panthers vs Jets

Player Name Over Under
Kyle Connor (WIN) 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Jonathan Toews (WIN) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Alex Iafallo (WIN) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Sam Bennett (FLA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mark Scheifele (WIN) 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Shots on Goal Predictions for Panthers vs Jets

Player Name Over Under
Kyle Connor (WIN) 2.5 -175 2.5 +125
Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) 2.5 -160 2.5 +120
Sam Bennett (FLA) 2.5 -150 2.5 +110
Mark Scheifele (WIN) 1.5 -165 1.5 +125
Josh Morrissey (WIN) 1.5 -125 1.5 -110

Jets: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers

The Jets were 55-25 (.688) last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets are 21-31 (.404) this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets are 128-86 (.598) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets were 42-8 (.840) when creating 14 or more high danger chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .568

Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Jets

The Panthers are 73-58 (.557) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Panthers are undefeated (8-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .837

The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Panthers are 125-88 (.587) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets have scored on 34% of cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Jets have 5 second chance scoring opportunities while shorthanded this season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Jets have scored on 11% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Jets have scored on 39% of cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%

The Panthers have 0.7 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams

The Panthers have scored on 4% of cycle chances in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Panthers have drawn 17 penalties while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams

The Jets have a .851 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829

The Jets have a .867 slot save percentage in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .840

The Jets allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Jets have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Panthers have a .846 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .888

The Panthers have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Panthers have a .749 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .817

The Panthers have a .815 save percentage in the third period this month — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .888


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