In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 29-29-2 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New Jersey had their lead cut to 2-1 late in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Devils out shot St. Louis by a total of 33-26, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Hischier, Meier, and Hamilton, while Markstrom stopped 25 out of 26 shots, which was a .962 save percentage.
Prior to that game, the Devils lost to the Penguins by a score of 4-1 and the Sabres by a score of 2-1. The Devils have lost five of their last six games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 60 points. New Jersey has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led NJ with 13 goals and 30 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 20 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 12-15-1 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 30-27-3 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Florida tied the game at four with two minutes left in the third period, but they allowed a goal with 32 seconds left for the loss. The Panthers out shot New York by a total of 33-26, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Bennett (2), Reinhart, and Vilmanis, while Bobrovsky stopped 21 out of 26 shots, which was an .808 save percentage.
Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to the Sabres by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1 before that. Florida has lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 63 points. The Panthers have scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 28 goals and 29 assists, while Brad Marchand has added 27 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 22-18-1 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .872 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The home team has won four of the Panthers’ last five games.
- The Panthers have lost each of their last three road games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Panthers.
- The Panthers have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won seven of their last eight night games following a road loss.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 19 night games at Prudential Center.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Panthers and Devils.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in five of his last six home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in eight of the Panthers’ last 10 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Devils vs Panthers Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak last time out, but they have scored one goal or fewer in four of their last five games. The Devils are 13-13-2 at home this year, while the Panthers are 14-13-0 on the road. Florida has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. The Panthers continue to struggle with goaltending and they have had issues in the third period, but this New Jersey offense has been pathetic. Take the Panthers here.