Florida Panthers Visit Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Lines and Pick for NHL Clash

The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Florida Panthers pay a visit to Nationwide Arena.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.8-2.6 win for the Panthers on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Blue Jackets sit at 10-16-0 on the season; in comparison, the Florida Panthers are currently 12-9-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Columbus is 11-14-1 OU, and Florida is 7-11-7 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Florida injuries news.

This game puts the Columbus Blue Jackets, most recently No. 23 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Florida Panthers, who rate a No. 16 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Columbus's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.35 goals per game, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.44 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 17.65% while the Panthers defense kills off 79.49% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Florida won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Predators on December 03. Bettors who backed the Panthers at +153 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Columbus was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at -151 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

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