- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Panthers
- Panthers vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
- TV Channel: TNT | HBOM | SCRI
The Florida Panthers (30-27) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (29-29) on Mar. 3 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+210).
The Panthers vs. Devils Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Panthers vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Panthers | +1.5 -285 | 5.5 +100 | -110 |
| Devils | -1.5 +210 | 5.5 -120 | -110 |
Panthers vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 51.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Panthers vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 50.3% 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 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+5.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.65 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 4 of their last 8 away games (+2.05 Units / 24% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.85 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.45 Units / 38% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+7.85 Units / 29% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+6.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the 2P Puck Line in 4 of their last 7 games (+2.15 Units / 25% ROI)
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 20-40 against the spread this NHL season (-18.35 Units / -23.2% ROI).
- Panthers are 30-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units /-15.24% ROI
- Panthers are 35-25 when betting the Over for +7.85 Units / 11.97% ROI
- Panthers are 25-35 when betting the Under for -13.7 Units /-20.56% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 20-40 against the spread this NHL season (-25.5 Units /-29.33% ROI).
- Devils are 29-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.4 Units / -7.28% ROI
- Devils are 22-37 when betting the Over for -18.95 Units / -28.41% ROI
- Devils are 37-22 when betting the Under for +13.35 Units / 20.24% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -235 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 +110 | 3.5 -155 |
| Mackie Samoskevich (FLA) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 +105 | 3.5 -145 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -155 |
| Carter Verhaeghe (FLA) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -160 |
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 77-63 (.550) since the start of the 2024-25 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: .841
The Panthers are 129-93 (.581) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Devils are 6-14 (.300) when drawing more penalties this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .470
The Devils are undefeated (19-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
The Devils are 2-46 (.042) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .146
The Devils were 21-4 (.840) when leading after the first period last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .715
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have 0.7 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Panthers have recorded 5.9 shots per game on the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.5
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 162 penalties in the third period since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 12% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils have scored on 13% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils have 1.5 rush chances per game in the third period this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .845 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .887
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 16% of cycle chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Panthers have a .739 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils allowed 0.9 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Devils allowed 0.5 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Devils have allowed opponents to score on 19% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
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