BB&T Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Florida Panthers and the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Florida Panthers in this one found them earlier as -132 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.3-2.7 victory for the Panthers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Florida will face the 0-1-0 Red Wings. In totals betting, the Panthers are 0-1 in over under betting so far this season while the Detroit Red Wings are 1-0. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Detroit injuries news.
The Florida Panthers sit at No. 6 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Detroit Red Wings sit at a No. 11 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 24-ranked offense (2 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 27 at 6 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 0% rate while the Red Wings have a 50% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit was a 6-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Lightning. They lost as +157 underdogs, while the total score of 10 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Florida was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Devils. They won as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Ottawa, Monday, October 17th
Florida at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, October 18th