The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Columbus and Florida Panthers on Saturday, with the host Blue Jackets trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.7-2.6 result in favor of the Blue Jackets. 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
Columbus will face the 35-18-7 Panthers. In totals betting, the Blue Jackets are 30-29-3 in over under betting so far this season while the Florida Panthers are 21-28-11. 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. 20 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Florida Panthers, who rate a No. 25 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.61 goals per game, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.32 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 17.65% while the Panthers defense kills off 81.5% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Florida, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Coyotes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at -163 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Columbus was a 6-1 Sportsbook at home against the Devils. Bettors on Columbus at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida at Minnesota, Sunday, February 28th
Columbus at New York, Monday, February 29th