The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Florida Panthers invade Nationwide Arena on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Florida Panthers before puck drop in this match found them as 122 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.6 win for the Panthers. 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 41-28-5 on the season; in comparison, the Florida Panthers are currently 37-27-7. Looking to wager on the totals? Columbus is 35-39 OU, and Florida is 36-34-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Florida injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 7-rated Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 3-ranked Florida Panthers, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.84 goals per game, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 20 at 3.07 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 15.12% while the Panthers defense kills off 81.25% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Florida, they were a 7-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at -137 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Columbus won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Rangers on March 20. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Florida is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
- Florida is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
- Florida is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
- Columbus is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Florida home to Arizona, Saturday, March 24th
Columbus home to St. Louis, Saturday, March 24th
