New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Pick and Betting Preview

The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Florida and New Jersey Devils on Thursday, with the host Panthers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're going with the Florida Panthers in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -139 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 6 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.6 victory for the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Florida Panthers are 29-25-6 so far on the season. The New Jersey Devils, meanwhile, are 33-22-8. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Florida go 32-28 and the Devils go 32-29-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs New Jersey injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida Panthers rated this week at No. 8 and the New Jersey Devils sitting at No. 25.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 14-ranked offense (2.97 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 21 at 3.02 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.58% rate while the Devils have a 82.38% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Devils were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at +171 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Florida was a 3-2 Sportsbook at home against the Maple Leafs. Bettors on Florida at -131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Betting Trends
  • New Jersey is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
  • New Jersey is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
  • New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Florida is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
  • Florida is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
  • Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

New Jersey at Carolina, Friday, March 2nd
Florida home to Buffalo, Friday, March 2nd

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