In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Panthers Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Preview
The Panthers have 17 points this season with a 8-7-1 record, and are 4-12 ATS and 7-9 in over/under. They have a 5-1-1 home record and a 3-6-0 road record and are sitting 6th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road win over the Golden Knights and will face the Lightning, Canucks and Devils next.
Offensively, the Panthers are averaging 2.63 goals per game and are scoring 18.33% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 77.19% of their opponent’s power plays.
Brad Marchand leads Florida with 18 points, 11 goals and 7 assists, while Anton Lundell follows with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Sergei Bobrovsky is the starting goalie for the Panthers, and he has a 8-4-0 record, with 2.68 GAA and .893 SV%. Daniil Tarasov is the backup goalie and he has a 0-3-0 record, with 2.50 GAA and .891 SV%.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 17 points this season with an 8-7-1 record, and are 9-7 ATS and 6-8 in over/under. They have a 4-4-0 home record and a 4-3-1 road record and are sitting 7th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road win over the Hurricanes and will face the Panthers, Devils and Kings next.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 15.38% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.38 goals per game and are killing 74.51% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tom Wilson leads Washington with 16 points, 9 goals and 7 assists, while Dylan Strome follows with 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 7-4-0 record, with 1.56 GAA and .935 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 1-3-1 record, with 3.59 GAA and .878 SV%.
Washington Capitals @ Florida Panthers Betting Trends: November 13, 2025
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won five of their last six home games against the Capitals.
- The Capitals have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games following a road win.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Capitals following a road win.
- The Capitals have lost the second period in each of their last six games as road underdogs when tied after the first period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Panthers’ last eight games.
- The Panthers have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last 10 games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last four games against the Capitals following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Capitals’ last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between teams from the same conference have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Panthers’ last 13 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Capitals’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Bennett has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last four games against the Capitals.
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
- Brad Marchand has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Tom Wilson has scored a goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games against the Panthers.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 Thursday appearances against the Panthers.
- Rasmus Sandin has recorded an assist in four of the Capitals’ last five games against the Panthers.
- Anthony Beauvillier has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank T27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
- The Florida Panthers rank 2nd in the league for shots against per game this season (24.7).
- The Washington Capitals rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.38).
- The Washington Capitals rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.38%).
Capitals vs Panthers Prediction
The Caps have won their last three meetings against the Panthers, but the Panthers have won their 7 meetings before that and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Florida. Over is 6-3-1 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Capitals vs Panthers Prediction, the Panthers are coming as -135 home favorites. Both teams have exactly 8 wins this season, but the Panthers have been very strong at home with 5 wins. On the flip side, the Caps have been struggling lately with a 2-6 record in their last 8 games, but are better both offensively and defensively. I don’t see value on either side and with the total set at 5.5 goals, I like this to go over. Both teams are scoring 3+ goals in four of their last five games each. Take the over 5.5 goals in this one.