- The Panthers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Panthers vs. Blues Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDMW | SCRI
The Florida Panthers (28-21) visit Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues (19-25) on Jan. 29 in St. Louis, MO. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Panthers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+154).
The Panthers vs. Blues Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Panthers vs. Blues Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Panthers | -1.5 +154 | 5.5 -105 | -160 |
| Blues | +1.5 -190 | 5.5 -115 | +135 |
Panthers vs Blues Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 71.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Panthers vs Blues Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Panthers will cover the spread with 61.0% 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 Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.25 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.20 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.15 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 away games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.30 Units / 74% ROI)
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+13.00 Units / 38% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+7.05 Units / 31% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 54% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.15 Units / 40% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+4.10 Units / 40% ROI)
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 19-33 against the spread this NHL season (-12.5 Units / -17.68% ROI).
- Panthers are 28-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.25 Units /-9.78% ROI
- Panthers are 30-22 when betting the Over for +5.9 Units / 10.34% ROI
- Panthers are 22-30 when betting the Under for -11.2 Units /-19.44% ROI
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 25-28 against the spread this NHL season (-12.8 Units /-14.13% ROI).
- Blues are 19-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.9 Units / -28.55% ROI
- Blues are 25-27 when betting the Over for -4.35 Units / -7.42% ROI
- Blues are 27-25 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -0.68% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blues vs Panthers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart (Fla) | +150 |
| Sam Bennett (Fla) | +175 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | +190 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +225 |
| Pavel Buchnevich (StL) | +250 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blues vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
| Brayden Schenn (STL) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky (STL) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blues vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -140 |
| Brayden Schenn (STL) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky (STL) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 125-87 (.590) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 73-57 (.562) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are undefeated (15-0) when scoring 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .880
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Blues are 3-32 (.086) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .286
The Blues are 10-16 (.385) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .624
The Blues are 19-34 (.358) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 3-10 (.231) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have scored on 3% of cycle chances in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Panthers have scored on 7% of rush chances in the third period since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Panthers have scored on 9% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have averaged 2.68 expected goals per game this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.07
The Blues scored 6 goals in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blues have scored on 7% of rush chances while leading this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Blues are 3-32 (.086) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .286
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 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 .746 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818
The Panthers have a .883 save percentage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .898
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have a .773 slot save percentage in the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blues have allowed 1.9 rush chances per game in the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
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