The Florida Panthers battle the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in NHL betting odds action at BB&T Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Florida Panthers in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -115 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.2-3 result in favor of the Panthers today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
3-5-0 Florida battles the Ducks, currently with a 4-3-1 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 7-1 for the Panthers and 3-5 for the Ducks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Anaheim injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida Panthers rated this week at No. 24 and the Anaheim Ducks sitting at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 16-ranked offense (3.12 goals per game) against a Anaheim Ducks defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.62 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.65% rate while the Ducks have a 85.37% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anaheim won its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Flyers on October 24. Bettors who backed the Ducks at +124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Florida, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Canadiens on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canadiens at -134 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Tampa Bay, Saturday, October 28th
Florida home to Detroit, Saturday, October 28th