Columbus pays a visit to Florida on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Panthers snipers in hockey 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 underdogs of 100 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 prediction models pick the Panthers to win this game 3.2-2.8. 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Panthers are 4-6-1 so far on the season. The Columbus Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are 8-4-0. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Florida go 9-2 and the Blue Jackets go 6-6 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Columbus injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 24 (Florida Panthers) and the No. 27 (Columbus Blue Jackets) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 7-ranked offense (3.64 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.5 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.39% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 84.38% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Florida lost its last outing, a 8-5 result against the Lightning on October 30. Bettors who backed the Lightning at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at Tampa Bay, Saturday, November 4th
Florida home to New York, Saturday, November 4th