- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Panthers
- Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: SCRI | FDOH
The Florida Panthers (30-28) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-21) on Mar. 5 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Panthers | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 -118 | -105 |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 -102 | -115 |
Panthers vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 54.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Panthers vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 53.4% 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
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.10 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+5.70 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.65 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+3.40 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 away games (+3.10 Units / 14% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+15.50 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+14.90 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+9.15 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.95 Units / 20% ROI)
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 20-41 against the spread this NHL season (-19.35 Units / -24.16% ROI).
- Panthers are 30-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.15 Units /-16.42% ROI
- Panthers are 36-25 when betting the Over for +8.85 Units / 13.23% ROI
- Panthers are 25-36 when betting the Under for -14.7 Units /-21.73% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 32-28 against the spread this NHL season (-3.35 Units /-3.31% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 31-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 3.49% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 28-30 when betting the Over for -5.05 Units / -7.57% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 30-28 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -1.05% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Panthers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +170 |
| Sam Reinhart (Fla) | +175 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +185 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +190 |
| Sam Bennett (Fla) | +195 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Mackie Samoskevich (FLA) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -115 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 3.5 +130 | 3.5 -185 |
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are undefeated (11-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .840
The Panthers are 129-93 (.581) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 77-64 (.546) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets were 19-11 (.633) when winning the xG advantage last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Blue Jackets are 70-99 (.414) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .443
The Blue Jackets are 12-51 (.190) when trailing after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .266
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have averaged 0.7 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Panthers have drawn 79 penalties in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
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
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blue Jackets scored 201 goals in 5v5 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .845 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .888
The Panthers have a .741 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818
The Panthers allowed 5.3 rush chances per game last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Panthers have allowed opponents to score on 34% of second chance opportunities in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have allowed 4 forecheck chances in overtime this season — tied for 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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