Panthers Odds Open as Moneyline Underdog vs Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets

vs

Florida Panthers
Saturday, April 12, 2014 7:00 PM ET
BB&T Center

NHL betting odds interest swings to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida battle on Saturday at BankAtlantic Center as the Panthers try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

If you're backing the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets in this one, they Blue Jackets listed earlier today as favorites of -156 at most Sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.

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Computer Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Pick

A 3-1.9 result in favor of the Blue Jackets is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

29-44-8 Florida battles the Blue Jackets, currently with a 42-32-7 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 38-37-6 for the Panthers and 39-38-4 for the Blue Jackets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Columbus injuries news.

The Blue Jackets - Panthers odds would favor the Blue Jackets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida is rated No. 28 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Columbus is at No. 8.

How Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Stats Matchup

The game also pits Florida's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.4 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.64 goals allowed. The Panthers power play is averaging 10.19% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 81.88% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Blue Jackets were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Lightning. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Florida won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Maple Leafs on April 10. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Betting Odds Trends

Columbus is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games
Columbus is 6-1-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Florida
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus

Next Betting Matchups

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Florida home to , Wednesday, December 31st

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